CatBus;361161 Wrote: > Actually it does. When you've got a computer configured to connect to a > hidden SSID, your computer essentially broadcasts the SSID it would like > to connect to, in an attempt to connect. Now if you take that computer > to another location, it's still broadcasting the hidden SSID it would > like to use. Someone in the know could sniff that SSID and quickly set > up an access point using the same SSID, your computer would > automatically connect, and then they could sniff unencrypted traffic, > redirect DNS, all sorts of things. It's not too different from the > sort of malicious wireless networks that have already been seen in some > airports and hotels.
ok, so i'll re-enable ssid broadcast asap. will also file a bug report requesting the ability to connect a device via ethernet to permit easy cut & paste of wireless key for subsequent wireless connection. thx for the help, rov -- rov ------------------------------------------------------------------------ rov's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10787 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=55229 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
