Re: Demonstrate to users- insecure APs

[Adam Crosby <acrosby () jlab org>]

WALI wrote:
> Suppose I leave my Access Point in Unsecured Mode, no WEP/WPA etc.
>
> Someone connects to my AP and receives an IP assignment via it's DHCP.
>
> Is it possible to sniff all the traffic from all the machines that get's
> connected and browse the Internet/LAN through this AP?
>
> I mean, apart from the usual money saving aspect of having a free ride
> on other people's money, ( at home) what else is the risk?

The same risk as having someone plug into your network, without the
benefit of being able to trace the cable easily :)