You use my hotspot, I’ll use your credit card

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "A recent story on "Evil twin" Wi-Fi networks that spoof legitimate hotspots or corporate networks makes it clear that all public hotspots should immediately implement 802.1x and PEAP authentication. Currently, with most Wi-Fi hotspots, there is no simple way to tell whether or not you are using a legitimate hotspot. If you don’t think this is a big deal – since you’re probably using VPN anyway – think again!" }-
Wi-Fi (http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=30)

[bigc73542]

Good story Ron ;)

bigc

[Jimbob1989]

Came in here expecting a little spam from the name. Too bad ;D

Jimbob

[NOD32 user]

Of course not all VPN's would be susceptible to this type of exploit. I can think of one so I'm sure there would be others. The only other option left for an exploter I'm aware of - if your VPN is still secure - whilst not being completely impossible is still bordering on ludicrous.