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Wireless Hacking At 30,000 Feet - Without a Wireless Network! |
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An interesting article about using a an application that detects wireless uplink probes from unsuspectiing plane visitors. The software then matches to the requested ssid and allows your system to make a connection. A pretty interesting idea and would work in metro areas such as NYC.
Without question, travelers utilize their laptop computers while flying in airplanes. This is a perceived safe environment, where the vast majority of flights do not yet have wireless/satellite Internet access available to passengers. Consequently, to the typical traveler, the biggest security threat is somebody reading data off their computer screen. What they don't realize is that a savvy wireless hacker can be exploiting their systems in this environment without their knowledge. Read More
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