[thelist] Wireless security

[john at johnallsopp.co.uk]

>> Yeah I sent up a friends wireless access point, and then secured it
>> to
>> their MAC addresses only.  When I connected with one of their
>> computers their were at least 8 other wireless networks in the
>> neighborhood, all unsecure, 5 probably had their default password
>> still on the system.  too funny, too scary.
>
> The MAC address thing seems to give certain security. I can't imagine
> how anyone might be able to hack past that, which makes me wonder
> about all the other things to do too. But I'm sure there's a very good
> reason, and people cleverer than I who absolutely could break through.

Hmm. Mac address spoofing
<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wardriving#Wireless_network_security>.

I'll get my coat.

J