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Questions tagged [hotspot]

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Can I get malware on my phone, if my phone is tethered to my laptop downloading torrents?

I used a dongle before getting a phone, but now use my phone as a hotspot. I don't want my phone to get malware or viruses. Can my phone get viruses if I use it as a hotspot while downloading torrents?
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How to eradicate and recover a compromised network

I have a somewhat broad question related to a specific, ongoing threat that I am trying to define and defend against. Right now, I need to rebuild a secure access point for my mobile devices and computers to connect to the Internet. I will be using…
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Public WiFi and Tor?

I want to setup public WiFi Hotspot in very dense tourist zone where there's no single WiFi spot yet. My worries are the security of such solution, in particular: People logging traffic from other users Concerns about internet line registered on…
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Wi-Fi asks to accept (self-signed) certificate – What is it used for?

When I tried to connect to my University's Wi-Fi for the first time, it asked me to accept a (probably self-signed) certificate. Luckily they published the fingerprint so I was sure it is safe to accept. The Wi-Fi then asked for a username and…
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Is it foolish to trust a Wi-Fi network just because it uses a specific recognized SSID?

This article in the Avira (part of NortonLifeLock) security blog discusses (vaguely) security risks of public Wi-Fi. The article states: Man in the middle attacks are also a very prominent threat, this is when a hacker sets up a network to lure…
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Security of Bluetooth tethering vs. Wi-Fi hotspot

I'm using my cellphone to connect my laptop to the web. I think connecting my cellphone to my laptop with a USB cable would be the safest connection but if I go wireless, is it safer to connect to my cellphone with Bluetooth tethering or with Wi-Fi…
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What risks are associated with public libraries lending mifi devices to patrons?

My local public library system will soon start lending to its patrons mobile hotspot devices. This growing trend seems to me extremely risky. I am especially concerned that a hacker who borrows such a device from the library could install malware on…
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What IMEI(s) does an ISP get in case I use a mobile hotspot to connect my laptop to the web?

I found out today that ISPs get the IMEI code of any device connected to them. See a (very old) reference here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4738219.stm I was hence wondering: in case I connect to the web through a mobile hotspot with a…
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Do Xfinity hotspots require passwords?

There's a Xfinity hotspot(xfinitywifi)that I see on my phone that I occasionally use for reasons but lately it has been acting up so I contacted Xfinity customer support. They asked for some stuff including the password for the hotspot. The thing…
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Would it make sense if WiFi portals had a password to connect to the wifi too?

It is often told that public open hotspots are dangerous because other can listen in. Would it make any difference if there were a known password to log in to the network, and then a token/ticket/payment on the portal before getting internet…
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Computer, mobile or target site infected?

Something strange just happened to me, and I'm having issues telling where the fault is. I'm currently travelling by train, and using my mobile phone as a personal hot-spot (WiFi is WPA2 secured). I'm doing work-related things with some googling for…
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Can a hotspot in Ubuntu validate wrong passwords also?

I want to host a hotspot in Ubuntu. The hotspot should authenticate every client, whether he enters right password or wrong password. Actually, I want to validate four way handshake even if the password entered is wrong. I am hosting the hotspot,…
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What is the most secure internet access option for Android phones?

My goal is to make one of my android phones as secure as possible, hence the question: What is the most secure way for an Android phone to gain internet access? Options I (think I) have: The phone has it's own physical sim card. Threat I see: The…
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How to start Hotspot 2.0 registration and provision?

On many materials of Passpoint and Hotspot 2.0 there is Register and Provision steps. For example https://youtu.be/p4gDW6SJ150?t=845 But I cant find RFC or technical materials how it must be implemented. I found offline provision…
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Mobile Hotspot, Smartphone or Router?

I am using a laptop with dual boot Windows and Ubuntu. In addition, I am having another Linux distro installed on a usb thumb drive and using it only for certain things. Generally speaking - if android devices are vulnerable in terms of privacy and…
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