"Free Public Wifi" in Wireless Network Connection

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by user12, Apr 8, 2007.

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  1. user12

    user12 Registered Member

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    Free public Wifi - computer to computer network

    Although I've got my own router, just wondered if there would there be any risk in using this?
    http://i14.tinypic.com/2dmcjsg.png
     
    user12, Apr 8, 2007
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  2. Mrkvonic

    Mrkvonic Linux Systems Expert

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    Hello,
    Simple answer: let it be...
    If you don't know who why what where for what purpose, simply let it be.
    Mrk
     
    Mrkvonic, Apr 9, 2007
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  3. malformed

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    One can use tools like Backtrack to setup what appears something like a free public access WIFI, for information gathering etc.. Like all things too good to be true, be careful. Even legit public WIFI spots pose risks. Example - http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1035_22-6122707.html
     
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