Tens of thousands of airports, hotels, coffee shops and other places now provide computer access to high-frequency wireless networks so you can check your e-mail or do online banking or shopping while you’re on the road.
But officials warn that many of the nation’s 68,000 Wi-Fi “hot spots” are a hotbed for computer hackers, who sit nearby and use their own laptops to eavesdrop on yours.
Wi-Fi, which stands for “wireless fidelity,” is the technology used in computer networks, mobile phones and video games that doesn’t require plugs, cables or other “hard” connections. Because these hot spots sometimes use unsecured networks, a hacker can place himself where the signal is strongest and using off-the-shelf equipment, or even a metal kitchen ... Read the entire article.
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