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Re: California State Wi-Fi Security Bill Sent to Governor
From: "Fergie" <fergdawg () netzero net>
Date: Wed, 30 Aug 2006 03:21:06 GMT
Interesting take -- I would say, unfortunately "Yes." - ferg -- mikeiscool <michaelslists () gmail com> wrote: On 8/30/06, Fergie <fergdawg () netzero net> wrote:
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 Would it also allow the RIAA to say "well, you've been told how to protect yourself, so it's no longer a valid excuse" and hence sue the people that currently use this as a defence? -- mic -- "Fergie", a.k.a. Paul Ferguson Engineering Architecture for the Internet fergdawg(at)netzero.net ferg's tech blog: http://fergdawg.blogspot.com/ _______________________________________________ Fun and Misc security discussion for OT posts. https://linuxbox.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/funsec Note: funsec is a public and open mailing list.
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