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Darell_n
03-20-2018, 08:43 PM
Is there a way to find the source of a wireless access point in / near a Walmart that is named ‘wmguest’ and being used to steal banking information from unsuspecting shoppers? It has been confirmed to not belong to Walmart itself. Not taking action myself, just curious on any recent technological advances not relying on specialized equipment.
adam c
03-20-2018, 08:45 PM
you can download an app on your phone and locate the general area it's in by measuring the signal strength
rage2
03-20-2018, 09:39 PM
If you’re on an iPhone download airport utility. Then go to settings -> airport utility and turn on WiFi scanner. Open it up, click scan, and walk around to find that ssid strength in the direction where it gets stronger.

Airport utility is the only app that can WiFi scan on iOS.
Mitsu3000gt
03-21-2018, 08:59 AM
There are tons of apps that have WiFi signal strength meters.

Did you report this to WalMart? I'm sure they could pay someone to find it in very short order.
Seth1968
03-21-2018, 09:05 AM
Who told you it wasn't Walmart's Guest access point?
Darell_n
03-22-2018, 06:14 PM
Who told you it wasn't Walmart's Guest access point?

The store manager confirmed it is not one of the two wifi networks belonging to the store.
firebane
03-22-2018, 06:31 PM
The store manager confirmed it is not one of the two wifi networks belonging to the store.

Things like this can be super small and obscure.
Star1995
03-22-2018, 06:32 PM
The store manager confirmed it is not one of the two wifi networks belonging to the store.
So the store manager knows about it? What has he done about it? And which Wal-Mart are we talking about?
Darell_n
03-22-2018, 07:12 PM
So the store manager knows about it? What has he done about it? And which Wal-Mart are we talking about?

Cochrane.
jacky4566
03-22-2018, 07:19 PM
Gotta get people to download the newest candy crusade bro.


https://youtu.be/EbetD2LMbeQ?t=232
adam c
03-22-2018, 08:33 PM
Worst case scenario, connect to the device, find out the public IP, look up the provider and call to give details assuming it has its own sim and not using the existing wireless as a relay
Does Walmart have it owns wifi?
Darell_n
03-23-2018, 03:08 AM
Worst case scenario, connect to the device, find out the public IP, look up the provider and call to give details assuming it has its own sim and not using the existing wireless as a relay
Does Walmart have it owns wifi?

Yes, they have their own unsecured guest network and a vendor network.
sabad66
03-23-2018, 10:43 AM
So the store manager knows about it? What has he done about it?

he probably contacted Darell who i assume is either part of their security team or IT support, and hence why Darell is researching it.
adam c
03-23-2018, 05:02 PM
I would be worried if he’s on their IT team
ExtraSlow
03-23-2018, 05:22 PM
Seems chill.
Darell_n
03-23-2018, 06:04 PM
I have no interest in this other than that a member of the neighbourhood watch I’m in, was robbed. Nothing more.
Sugarphreak
03-25-2018, 11:36 PM
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Xtrema
03-26-2018, 09:43 AM
Wifi Analyzer on Android will give you strength of signal. Keep walking toward the direction where signal strength gains and you may be able to track it down.
killramos
03-26-2018, 11:36 AM
It is Wal-mart, like they care, haha

Seriously, the last time I was in a Wal-mart we were getting a gift card for somebody we know who actually shops there (poor bastard). My wife was purchasing it, and they asked for her DL so they could copy down the address to register it. When she was telling me about it I immediately became suspicious and I went back in and demanded to know why the fuck they would ask for ID. So what they actually did was sign her up for a credit card without asking.... fucking thieves.

Wal-mart can go to fucking hell, I hope all the scammers go there together and it burns to the ground

Scotiabank did this to my wife. Told her she was entering a contest, signature to agree to terms of contest.

100 dollar per year card showed up in the mail 3 weeks later.
Darell_n
03-26-2018, 06:11 PM
Wifi Analyzer on Android will give you strength of signal. Keep walking toward the direction where signal strength gains and you may be able to track it down.

You lost me at Android. Haha
speedog
03-26-2018, 06:29 PM
You lost me at Android. Haha

Being lost is a very common thing with Apple fanboys, no? :thumbsup:
adam c
03-26-2018, 06:36 PM
Being lost is a very common thing with Apple fanboys, no? :thumbsup:

I see what you did there
Darell_n
03-27-2018, 05:31 AM
I’m 42 and have never owned a cell phone. Been using whatever piece work has been providing the last 19 years. I liked the original Mike phones best. The $30,000 I’ve saved on phones and plans has went to go-fast parts instead.
thetransporter
04-01-2018, 11:34 PM
i would write to westnet they have a large microwave truck they can narrow it down