As amusing it is as a demonstration, this is almost certainly illegal
due to wiretap laws. If everybody used SkullSpace-owned machines and
were notified - by a banner or something - that we have the right to
monitor their traffic and such, then it would be okay. But as it stands,
not everybody who uses the space's Internet connection reads discuss@,
and I very much doubt that a post to discuss@ would hold up in court.
Therefore, illegal.

Additionally, it just 'feels' wrong. Just because you *can* do
something, doesn't make it right or ethical to do it, even if it's just
as a demonstration. Much like cracking people's passwords simply because
you have access to them - it's an invasion of privacy, and also kinda
rude. :)

Ron

On 2013-04-06 01:10, Alex Weber wrote:
> Hey everybody,
> 
> Today, I set up a computer with Driftnet running at the space.
> It shows, on a nice big display, any JPEG or GIF images that traverse our
> black DD-WRT router.
> 
> It's a neat demonstration of what exactly somebody can see when you are not
> using SSL/TLS.
> 
> If you want to learn a few different ways to protect yourself, come to the
> Cryptoparty on the 27th!
> 
> If you feel seriously violated by this installation, please feel free to
> disconnect it the next time you're at the space.
> 
> -Alex

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