Mike Outmesguine wrote:
>
>
> 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.
>
The problem I have with it, is its another way for systems to be exploited
and used for spamming, black hat SEO etc.
> 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.
>
Well just use a VPN for anything sensitive. You should do that on any
access point
if you need security.
> 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?)
>
I would be up for that! Or an LA to San Diego war drive trip as well. :)
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