Subject: Insecure MacIntosh Powerline Networks: AT&T Liable? Researching the use of Powerline adapters for in-home, or even within business sites, you notice immediately that if you are using a pc instead of a Macintosh computer, there is a specific software package you can download to secure your Powerline adapters. The notice of the insecurity does not note that you can not use the software on MacIntosh systems, though it goes into good enough detail to explain that anyone that is on the same side of the neighborhood transformer as you are has easy access to your Powerline network, and all of its contents.
A call to AT&T fast access help line reveals that the phone support people, and at least one supervisor, have zilch knowledge of the problems that MacIntosh computers have with Powerline adapters. In fact, when you explain to them that their own webpages have the notice of the special software needed for P.C.s, the supervisor recommended me to a AT&T support help line that charges money. Question, what is the liability of AT&T for selling hardware that creates insecure networks? What is the value of privacy for a home or business network? And, has anyone figured out how to “secure” the individual Powerline adapters? Dwight Hines IndyMedia St. Augustine, Florida --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
