The scattershot musings of a Los Angeles appellate attorney and devotee of popular culture
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Wi-Fi Watering Holes Can Be Treacherous Waters
The LA Times today ran an article about the hidden dangers of using public wi-fi spots without adequate security. It isn't all that scary -- basically, if someone hacks into the spot's router, they can see a list of sites that you visit. Still, anyone using a computer that isn't hard-wired into a wall should be aware of the potential of having your little packets of info snatched from the air.
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