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Wi-Fi Risks at Conferences/Elsewhere
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:05:59 -0400
Begin forwarded message: From: "Jonathan B Spira" <jspira () basex com> Date: October 10, 2009 10:02:25 AM EDT To: David Farber <dave () farber net> Subject: Wi-Fi Risks at Conferences/Elsewhere DaveThe Wi-Fi "problem" brings to mind another, far more serious problem, that of "evil twins" set up to collect personal information. These can be found at hotels, conferences, and other public venues.
Article at http://www.executiveroadwarrior.com/2008/06/wi-fi-alert-for-travelers/In addition, concerning conferences and the hospitality industry in general, while Wi-Fi access in hotels is improving, albeit slowly, my experience a few years ago at Lotusphere is a good narrative of what can go wrong. See http://www.executiveroadwarrior.com/2004/01/the-internet-is-broken/
Regards/Mit freundlichen Grüßen/Szívélyes üdvözlet/Cordialement/ Cordiali saluti/Saludos/Vänliga hälsningar
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