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From: mlists at arhont.com (Konstantin Gavrilenko)
Subject: Wireless ISPs
there is a russian saying:
"If the party gets that mad, cranch the last gurkin"
For a less paranoid of you, who still believe that wep is secure enough
solution. We maintain a complimentary site for our book on wireless
hacking, that has a categorised collection of tools for wireless
penetration testing, http://www.wi-foo.com/index-3.html
cheers,
kos
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Respectfully,
Konstantin V. Gavrilenko
Arhont Ltd - Information Security
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D B wrote:
> I'm not real sure how to post this, nor am I sure of
> the scope. I am still learning about computers.
>
>
> All transactions done via secure websites are secure,
> however the auto mailing feature to confirm orders
> sometimes contains sensitive data. When the customer
> is on a wireless connection, be it ISP or home LAN
> that data is broadcasted in the clear for anyone
> within range to eavesdrop. A wired internet connection
> limits the number of people who have access to this
> data simply by the nature of the internet putting it
> within acceptable risk.
>
> It is legal according to US law to eavesdrop on
> wireless connections.
>
> http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/wiretap2510_2522.htm
>
> The only solutions I can offer are one of two things.
>
> 1. Quit sending auto confirmations with sensitive data
>
> 2. Encrypt all wireless transmissions at least making
> someone who gains access to this data prosecutable.
>
> Please direct all flames to /dev/null
>
> Dan Becker
>
>
>
>
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