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RE: WIRELESS THEFT
From: khayes () eastbay com
Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2002 09:47:35 -0700
If nothing else I'd suggest the implement strong WEP keys. Sure someone would be able to tell there's a wireless network out there but without the WEPs, they won't be able to jump on the network. It still leaves them vulnerable to DoS attacks on it but that's an entirely different issue they need to address. Ken Hayes Network Administrator Eastbay / Footlocker.com Wausau, WI Offices (715) 261-9573 khayes () eastbay com To: "'Amit P. Gandre'" <agandre () cise ufl edu> cc: <security-basics () securityfocus com> "John Dillingham" Subject: RE: WIRELESS THEFT <aegisalpha () ayrix net> 10/16/2002 10:59 AM I'm not sure about the legality. But I would suggest you contact them so and suggest they implement some sort of authentication and encryption to keep unauthorized people off their network. -John -----Original Message----- From: Amit P. Gandre [mailto:agandre () cise ufl edu] Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 4:27 PM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: WIRELESS THEFT Hi Can someone tell me if there are any laws regarding wireless theft? One of the apartment complexes near mine has free wireless connections offered to their residents. Now, my computer happens to catch that signal. Now, is that illegal. If so, how should I go about dealing with this issue. Amit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The information in this e-mail, and any attachment therein, is confidential and for use by the addressee only. If you are not the intended recipient, please return the e-mail to the sender and delete it from your computer. Although the Company attempts to sweep e-mail and attachments for viruses, it does not guarantee that either are virus-free and accepts no liability for any damage sustained as a result of viruses.
Current thread:
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Eugene Chai (Oct 17)
- <Possible follow-ups>
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Mike Curry (Oct 17)
- Re: WIRELESS THEFT alex hajii (Oct 17)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Trevor Cushen (Oct 17)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Orion Robillard (Oct 17)
- Re: WIRELESS THEFT James Dennis (Oct 18)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Ashcraft, Brian S (Contractor) (Oct 17)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Jason Kohles (Oct 18)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Jay DeSotel (Oct 18)
- Re: WIRELESS THEFT Ishmann (Oct 17)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT khayes (Oct 17)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Högman, Lars (Oct 18)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Orion Robillard (Oct 18)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Merrell, Sam (Oct 18)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Brett Hiscock (Oct 18)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Alaric Darconville (Oct 18)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Mike Dresser (Oct 18)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Alaric Darconville (Oct 21)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Jeff Knox (Oct 21)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Alaric Darconville (Oct 22)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Raoul Armfield (Oct 22)
- RE: WIRELESS THEFT Mike Dresser (Oct 18)