Suppose I connect time to my company's WiFi with my Android phone, or through a VPN with my laptop.
Is it possible for someone to install spyware (keylogger, etc.) on my device to spy my browsing history? I am not talking about monitoring traffic networks when I am connected, but rather some tool to get information about what I'm doing at home.
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Answered on Oct 17, 2022
Yes, installation of a wifi spying software is possible but that has nothing to do with which network you are on, unless you suspect the operators of a specific network to be trying to install such software.
Anything you connect to, and via, can potentially inject something in order to (amongst many other things) install that kind of spy software.
For example:
a website could be compromised and pushing malware (this includes any ads on the site)
any network operator between you and your intended destination could try and manipulate your connection to do this (for example, placing Burp somewhere on the path, and if necessary, trying to downgrade your connection to plaintext)
That's why it is important to keep everything updated to the latest possible version and to try and exercise caution when online.
On some networks, there may be things protecting you, too, like scanning proxies/gateways, IDSes, and so on.
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Answered on May 29, 2023
Hey everyone!
When it comes to the topic of home cyber security and the installation of wifi spying software programs, it's crucial to stay informed and vigilant. While it is certainly possible for someone to installation spyware on your device, it's necessary to note that it's now not necessarily tied to the specific community you're connected to, until you have suspicions about that network's operators.
In reality, any connection you establish, whether through a website or a network operator, poses a potential risk for injecting spy software. For instance, compromised websites can push malware, including through ads displayed on the site. Moreover, network operators along your connection path might attempt to manipulate your connection and install such software.
That's why it's essential to regularly update all your devices to the latest versions and exercise caution while browsing online. Additionally, some networks offer protective measures like scanning proxies/gateways and IDSes, which can add an extra layer of security.
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