Are Balloons The New Security Threat?


	Are Balloons The New Security Threat?

David M Ewalt

8-11-2008 11:37 AM

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defcon, wardriving, warbalooning, security, wireless

David M Ewalt says:

Hackers pull of stunts like this periodically at conferences to remind people about the security risks of wireless. People forget they're broadcasting a signal far beyond their home or office, and that all kinds of people can see it.

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