On Feb 26, 2:08*pm, Mark McIntyre <markmcint...@TROUSERSspamcop.net>
wrote:
> gosse...@gmail.com wrote:
> > If you connect to an open network is there anyway that they could know
> > who you are besides from your Mac address?
>
> Depends on who "they" are. The ISP you connect to will be able to log
> your MAC, IP and connection route. Anyone who is on the same network as
> you could run nmap, determine your OS and possibly determine if you have
> any holes in your firewall. If you have public passwordless shares on
> your PC, someone could connect and browse the shares, potentially
> finding pictures, letters, etc etc.
>
> But all of this can be done irrespective of whether you're connecting
> via (open) wireless or a network cable. If you're using an unencrypted
> wireless channel then in addition to all that someone sitting nearby
> could sniff all your traffic and with some skill and the right tools,
> they could capture passwords, account names etc etc.
>
> > Is there anyway to change *hide the address/hide your identity?
>
> This is practically a FAQ. Use wireless encryption, only connect to
> SSL-protected websites and if you're super-bothered set up a VPN.
I was mainly thinking in terms of personally identifiable info sent by
the computer itself. ie don't care about hiding websites visited or
using passwords but for example if someone used bittorrent to download
the latest shania twain album over an open network. Would BMG be able
to find the person? I can't think of a way besides Mac addresses but
is there any other?
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