Wednesday, August 30, 2006

California passes Wi-Fi user protection bill | CNET News.com

California passes Wi-Fi user protection bill | CNET News.com

California's state assembly has passed a bill to require makers of Internet access gear to warn consumers of the risks of using unsecured wireless connections, its backers said on Tuesday.

Most Wi-Fi users ignore security options when setting up wireless gear and thus expose their computer networks to public view. Leaving connections open allows nearby residents or occasional passersby to share this wireless access.

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