Tuesday, August 12, 2014

About Wireless/Networking: What Is WarKitteh?

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From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Wireless/Networking

Here's an example of the odd things people do with their free time. Security professional Gene Bransfield has created WarKitteh - a cat collar that scans for the locations and security settings of Wi-Fi wireless networks. Cat not included.

What Is Wardriving?

Peter Shipley coined the term "wardriving" - referring to the practice of deliberately searching a local area looking for Wi-Fi wireless network signals. He did not use the term "warcatting."


Introduction to Wi-Fi Network Security

A consideration on any computer network, security is especially important on Wi-Fi wireless networks. Hackers can easily intercept wireless network traffic over open air connections and extract information like passwords and credit card numbers.

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Where's Your Favorite Wi-Fi Hotspot?

While Wi-Fi hotspots are almost everywhere, many who use them tend to have a favorite location they visit most frequently. Where's yours?


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