HOW NEIGHBORS STEAL YOUR WIFI PASSWORD

 

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At home we have a WiFi called "Ultraflashfiber", to give a little humor to the topic while at the same time letting the neighbors know that we don't like to share the password with others.

It's not about selfishness, it's about security. Unauthorized access to your Wi-Fi network can lead to several risks, both to information security and network integrity.

Here I detail some of these risks:

• Access to Personal and Confidential Information : An attacker who accesses your Wi-Fi network may be able to intercept network traffic and obtain sensitive information, such as passwords, banking details, personal emails, and files shared on the network.
• Using Your Connection for Illegal Activities : If an attacker uses your Wi-Fi connection to perform illegal activities, such as downloading copyrighted content, cyber attacks on third parties, or disseminating illegal material, the IP address associated with your connection could be tracked and you would be the one who initially faces the legal consequences.
• Attacks on Other Devices on the Network : An attacker connected to your Wi-Fi network can try to access and control other connected devices, such as computers, smartphones, security cameras, and home automation systems.
• Malware or Ransomware Injection : An attacker can use the network to inject malicious software into connected devices. This may include viruses, trojans, spyware, or ransomware, which can damage or lock your devices, steal information, or demand a ransom to unlock them.
• Network Performance Degradation : Unauthorized use of your Wi-Fi can consume bandwidth, reducing the speed of your Internet connection and affecting the performance of your online activities.
• Access to Paid Services : If you have services that are charged based on usage (such as certain types of streaming or downloads), an attacker could use these services, increasing your costs.

To protect your Wi-Fi network, it is important to use a strong and unique password , change it regularly, and apply appropriate security measures, such as using WPA3 encryption, disabling WPS if not in use, and keeping the router's firmware updated. Even so, it is possible to steal the password, and here I tell you how to do it.

Tools used to steal WiFi

Understanding the methods and tools that hackers can use to gain access to Wi-Fi networks is essential to better understand the subject. Here is a description of some commonly used tools and their functions:

• Aircrack-ng : It is one of the most popular programs for Wi-Fi network security. Aircrack-ng is a complete suite that includes tools to capture data packets, analyze them and finally crack Wi-Fi password. This suite is especially effective against WEP-encrypted networks, but can also be used in attacks against WPA/WPA2.
• Wireshark : Although Wireshark itself is not a hacking tool, it is a protocol analyzer that allows users to capture and closely examine data passing through a network. In the context of Wi-Fi security, it can be used to analyze traffic and find vulnerabilities.
• Reaver-WPS : Specifically designed for attacks against the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) security protocol, Reaver can discover a network's WPS PIN, allowing attackers to recover the network's WPA/WPA2 password.
• Kismet – Kismet is a network sniffing and packet capture tool. It is useful for detecting hidden Wi-Fi networks and can be used in conjunction with other tools to carry out attacks.
• Airgeddon : This is an all-in-one attack suite that facilitates various network hacking techniques, including deauthentication attacks, creating fake access points, and other methods to gain access to a Wi-Fi network.
• Fern Wi-Fi Cracker : It is an automated cracking tool that has a graphical user interface. Fern can crack and recover WEP, WPA and WPS keys and uses techniques such as dictionary attacks to achieve this.

It is important to note that the use of these tools to access Wi-Fi networks without permission is, in most cases, illegal and unethical. It is important to understand how these tools work and how their effects can be mitigated to protect networks, but always avoid using them.