California State Wi-Fi Security Bill Sent to Governor

["Fergie" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

Interesting situation here in California.

Via The Merc.

[snip]

The days of easily stealing wireless Internet access from your neighbor
may soon be over.

The state Assembly on Tuesday approved rules requiring wireless
manufacturers, such as laptop makers, to instruct consumers on how to
step up security measures and stop would-be piggybackers from accessing
their personal networks. The bill, which the governor is expected to
sign, would take effect in January.

If piggybackers or hackers gained access to your network, they could
post and distribute illegal information, such as child pornography.
More sophisticated hackers could use the access to scan all your
personal files and programs, said Ken Baylor, director of market
development and strategic alliances at McAfee, the Santa Clara-based
anti-virus software maker.

[snip]

More:
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/business/technology/15392112.htm

- ferg

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"Fergie", a.k.a. Paul Ferguson
 Engineering Architecture for the Internet
 fergdawg(at)netzero.net
 ferg's tech blog: http://fergdawg.blogspot.com/


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