, 2004-05-03
Before WiFi can entirely fulfill its promise, we'll have to confront an oppressive latticework of outdated criminal laws.
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Broadcasted information is not secret
2004-05-03
Anonymous (1 replies)
Anonymous (1 replies)
how about wardriving?
2004-05-07
Anonymous (2 replies)
Anonymous (2 replies)
Section 2511(g)(i) provides that:
It shall not be unlawful under this chapter or chapter 121 of this title for any person -
(i)to intercept or access an electronic communication made through an electronic communication system that is configured so that such electronic communication is readily accessible to the general public;
A transmission that is not scrambled or encrypted is by definition "readily accessible to the general public". If WEP or other encryption are not used on a Wi-Fi network, therefore, ECPA does not apply.
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