Security

[chaterbox0]

Ok, I have a few questions as to the security of hacking on an Ipod.
Even if you change your mac address, if their running logs can't they see you still have the same device name (as before you changed it).  Also if someone is packet sniffing can't they see you sending requests for the same mail account? And now my most important question, is there any way to change the your ipod's name (not through itunes).

[Trcx528]

Yes in theory this all is possible.  As far as changing the device name check out the hostname command.

[chaterbox0]

So we really can't anonymize ourselfs on wireless networks?

[A12danrulz]

Change your mac and hostname and youre golden.

[chaterbox0]

I tried
hostname lulz
hostname -a lulz
--set hostname lulz
--set hostname -a lulz
In mobile terminal, none worked any help?
*Edit*
Sorry, its working now ^.^

[A12danrulz]

hostname anonymous

[lnfin8ty]

Yeah, l tried that [ changed it to anonymous ]and apparently it works, but..... when l entered the --set commands it says not foiund.
However, when l do 'hostname' to check it says the name IS anonymous !!!

l read this:
Here’s how to change your Mac hostname with the command line and make it permanent:
scutil --set HostName new_hostname

and

You can also set a temporary hostname change by using the following command:
sudo hostname new_hostname

So, do those commands just apply to macbooks etc or can they be used on idevices as well?

[h4ck3rpr0n3]

if it can be done one a mac it more than likely will work on an idevice (with a few exceptions).

[A3MIRAL]

would this work?
scan the network.
change your hostname to someone elses
change your mac to theirs
now you do whatever

[A12danrulz]

Yes but why would you impersonate someone else instead of hiding yourself?

[A3MIRAL]

idk

[h4ck3rpr0n3]

well, i suppose it depends on the situation. there could be benefits to letting your presence be known.

[chaterbox0]

Erm hostname won't change bounjour

[Trcx528]

Code: [Select]

killall mDNSResponder


[Winning]

So if we change our hostname were good? What's the Mac adress