tracert command

[isdex1]

what is the best way to trace a network? Basically, I want to know when I am using a public wireless access, I want to know if my keystroke or info is being capture by a upstream server. For example, will dos command tracert www.anandtech.com be able to tell me that? or is there something out there is better. thanks.

 

[spidey07]

If something is logging your info, you'll never be able to find out. Tracert just traces the network routers, each step of the way to the destination.

 

[bersl2]

The only way they could capture your keystrokes is if you are using something like VNC or Remote Desktop and they middle-man your connection, or if they've cracked your machine and installed a keylogger. In either case, unless they're being stupid, they've taken steps to hide the attack's existence, and you may not notice any subtle inconsistencies that would tip you off. Traceroute would uncover the first kind (if they're stupid), and the process list would uncover the second kind (if they're stupid). And regardless, by the time you notice, they already probably have some kind of sensitive data that will be used to propogate further attacks (passwords) or carry out other nefarious activities (CC #'s, SSN, etc...).

 

[spidey07]

The big concern now is spoofed access points - where you think you're attaching to a "legitimate" access point but its just some guy capturing all the data. And no, even in this case one would never know the difference.

think of it as a phone call, anytime you call somebody it can be tapped and the entire conversation recorded. Same with network transactions - it can all be recorded...where you go, what you type, what you send and receive.