> 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 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
