Wireless, DefenselessAug 29 2002, 21:31 PM
Protect your wireless network before someone takes advantage
By Lincoln D. Stein
“[…]I detected three users on the network. One was actively reading his email using POP. I intercepted his incoming and outgoing messages, and because POP sends passwords in the clear, I also captured his login username and password. The second user wasn't using the Web actively, but his laptop was checking his office every five minutes for new mail. I soon had his login information as well.[…]Encryption must become easier, more transparent, and ubiquitous. If it doesn't, the innocent-looking fellow with the laptop at American Airlines gate D13 is sure to find you, too.”
For the whole article go to http://www.newarchitectmag.com.