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New wireless vulnerability


From: "PenTestDude" <unix () coqui-web com>
Date: Fri, 3 Aug 2001 16:51:06 EST

Anyone hear about the new wireless vulnerability?  If so, you have any supporting documentation that explains what was 
found and a how to doc?

FYI, here is a snip from the Reuters report 
http://www.reuters.com/news_article.jhtml?type=technologynews&StoryID=145973

<snip>
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The security system for the leading wireless system that links office computer systems is 
vulnerable to hacker attacks via a quicker and easier method than previously known, a trade group said on Friday. 

While computer security experts had previously uncovered weaknesses in Wi-Fi, a standard for wireless data 
communication also known as 802.11b, the latest discovery is being treated with more concern because it is more 
feasible and takes less time to carry out. 
</snip>

Thanks, 

PenTestDude

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