Wireless access to the Internet through WiFi hot spots is widening to include more public places, but users of the often free wireless networks are being warned that security risks are also growing. The most recent cautionary advice came from UK researchers at Cranfield University who indicated “evil twin” WiFi or 802.11 wireless networks may be used to pose as legitimate hot spots to steal passwords or other personal information.
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WiFi Users Should Beware ‘Evil Twins’
Posted by: Jay Lyman January 20, 2005 10:12 AMWireless access to the Internet through WiFi hot spots is widening to include more public places, but users of the often free wireless networks are being warned that security risks are also growing. The most recent cautionary advice came from UK researchers at Cranfield University who indicated “evil twin” WiFi or 802.11 wireless networks may be used to pose as legitimate hot spots to steal passwords or other personal information.