Funny article about a guy who stumbles onto the world of war driving and wireless security.

So how bad is it out there? I've picked up more than one police station, doctor's office, and business that not only leave their networks unencrypted, but also open for anyone to join. You might not be upset that your porn surfing is being broadcast to the whole network, but what if your medical information was being radiated out to the whole block when Dr. Jones looks at your files? I work in the Health Care industry when I'm not slaving at Rush, and I know how much time we spend worrying about protecting patient data. Careless stuff like this undermines even the more careful employee. What about the police networks? If they are this lax with security, could you waltz into their internal network from the parking lot? Maybe. Then what kind of damage could you do?

posted by mt at 13:36