Much like this: https://www.fon.com/en/info/whatsFon
Do you think? -GPP On Jan 11, 2008 12:51 PM, Mike Outmesguine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > In related wireless security news, did anybody have thoughts on Bruce > > Schneier's remarks on just leaving your AP open? > > > > > > http://www.wired.com/politics/security/commentary/securitymatters/2008/01/se > curitymatters_0110 > > > > Kevin > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > I don't know if prepared to take another beating on a controversial > subject, > but I'm for it. I appreciate people that leave their WLAN open for others. > I've used them now and then when my EVDO wsa sketchy, or when I needed > higher bandwidth temporarily in low-speed 1xRTT coverage. > > However, *using* an open WLAN has become a bit risky. Aside from the > security of sending your traffic over an untrusted network, there are > cases > across the country of people being arrested or charged with some form of > "theft of service" for using someone elses WLAN without explicit > permission. > > So, I like that he leaves it open. But I wouldn't use anonymous open > wireless as a rule. > > btw, has anyone done any wardriving lately? I ran netstumbler down my > street > the other day and nearly EVERY house had a wireless AP. (Maybe it's time > for > another SF to LA vacation wardrive, eh Frank?) > > -Mike > > > > > > -- The difference between a northern fairytale and a southern fairytale: A northern fairytale begins "Once upon a time..." A southern fairytale begins "Y'all ain't gonna believe this..." --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SOCALWUG" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SOCALWUG SOCALWUG website: http://www.socalwug.org -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
