vulnerabilities of avg untrained users with WiFi

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http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5540969.html

an interesting article here about the vulnerabilities of a home-based
wireless network in the hands of the average untrained home user. of
course, the problem is not the hardware. the real problem is the
attitude of average users who think, "i just want to install it and
forget it. i have no time or desire to learn anything about security."

quotes from the article follows.


"Running a home network with no security is akin to unlocking your door
and hanging a sign on your house inviting thieves inside to steal,"
Ingrassia said. "It's easy to see how for someone with no real training,
figuring out how to protect yourself might seem nearly impossible."
But for many ordinary owners, the complexity of dealing with a wireless
network is leading them to put security on the back burner. ...
People often struggle with installing their networks, causing them to
think twice about putting in additional security measures ...
Networking-industry executives say that as a result, getting consumers
to use the security capabilities already built into their wireless
products is a struggle.
 
Exactly !

People want the wireless ability but don't take the time to secure their WAP. Hence, War
Driving vulnerability.

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Dave




| http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5540969.html
|
| an interesting article here about the vulnerabilities of a home-based
| wireless network in the hands of the average untrained home user. of
| course, the problem is not the hardware. the real problem is the
| attitude of average users who think, "i just want to install it and
| forget it. i have no time or desire to learn anything about security."
|
| quotes from the article follows.
|
|
| "Running a home network with no security is akin to unlocking your door
| and hanging a sign on your house inviting thieves inside to steal,"
| Ingrassia said. "It's easy to see how for someone with no real training,
| figuring out how to protect yourself might seem nearly impossible."
| But for many ordinary owners, the complexity of dealing with a wireless
| network is leading them to put security on the back burner. ...
| People often struggle with installing their networks, causing them to
| think twice about putting in additional security measures ...
| Networking-industry executives say that as a result, getting consumers
| to use the security capabilities already built into their wireless
| products is a struggle.
 
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