'Evil twin' fear for wireless net

[bb_matt]

From BBC
'Evil twin' fear for wireless net

Wi-fi hotspots are popping up all over the world
People using wireless high-speed net (wi-fi) are being warned about fake hotspots, or access points.

The latest threat, nicknamed evil twins, pose as real hotspots but are actually unauthorised base stations, say Cranfield University experts.

Once logged onto an Evil Twin, sensitive data can be intercepted.

... more :- http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4190607.stm

 

[stoke]

Bwahahahahah.
Yip - They've gotta point there.
And - thats not all - governmint is allowed to read your emails and tap your telephone conversations.
Methinks that Cranfield university are going to sell their solution to this problem soon...