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On Wednesday 31 March 2004 09:12 pm, wchast@utilpart.com wrote:
> Indeed yes, looking at WiFi from the interactive side, yes it does allow
> you to become part of a two way exchange and pulled into being used for
> criminal acts, just as the open closet and demark box do.
Except this is done from the comfort of your own home. And thus more
prevalent than closet break-ins.
> With regard to crypto and the breaking of such, I think that it has sort
> of become the replacement for crossword puzzles.
Haha, that's good.
> In the end you have to measure what is at stake and take the proper steps
> to protect your self. We go through this at work all the time with our
> customers. Some are totally oblivious, and others are so stark as to be
> totally paranoid and not take advantage of these technologies (with
> proper protection) is to their detriment.
Not trying to start a flame war, but I'm curious, are you saying that not
taking advantage of WiFi is detrimental. Sort of like not using cable and
only stick to dialup?
Guess I should go off line with this. But I'm interested in peoples views.
It's very easy to have misunderstandings through this medium.
> One must strike a proper line between too loose and too tight.
Yup. My observations have been that due to lack of clear understanding of
not only the vulnerabilities, but also the frequency and ease of abuse.
Most have the view that it will not happen to them.
> Chuck Hast
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Steve
"They that would give up essential liberty for temporary safety deserve
neither liberty nor safety."
Benjamin Franklin
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