From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: September 1, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: Can owners of a wireless network see my traffic?
>
> Leo,
> I occasionally use my laptop on another wireless network
> (sneakily outside someones house as I wait for my lift to
> work) and automatically log in to their network. Can they
> get my passwords / any other stuff from my computer if I use
> their facilities? I sometimes quickly check my web based
> email - I run norton 2005 - am I covered? Am I breaking any
> laws using their network?
Yes, if they know you're doing it, it's quite possible for
them to sniff the network traffic happening on their network
and possibly see your information.
Whether or not it's illegal depends on where you are. It
certainly could be. Either way, it sounds like you already
know it's wrong.
Thanks for asking!
Leo
Article 748
| Category:
Networking
