On Thu, 19 Aug 2004 10:21:49 -0500, Michael Williamson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Using 802.11 for anything remotely critical is outright STUPID. > > FCC regulations are such that these part 15 devices (802.11, cordless > phones, baby monitors) have no legal protection from interference from > licensed services (amateur radio, TV stations, etc). If I'm running a > high powered (10-100 watt) maybe signal at 2.4 ghz for amateur radio TV > and happen to be living across the street from an election center, > they're basically screwed. As a matter a fact, if their 802.11 is > interfering with my licensed operation, it is they who must shut down. > > -Michael > > > > > > Without even commenting on the "security" of WEP, it seems to me that a > > massive DDOS attack against the voting machines could prevent vote tallies > > from being counted in a timely manner.
Perhaps they need to invest in some of this... http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/08/12/wifi_wallpaper/ "British boffins have developed wallpaper that blocks Wi-Fi traffic but still allows other wireless transmissions to pass through in a bid to prevent unauthorised access to sensitive data via the WLAN. Developed by UK defence company BAE Systems, the wallpaper uses Frequency Selective Surface (FSS) sheeting, a material more commonly found slapped on military aircraft, naval vessels and radar antennae, New Scientist reports." -- Tremaine IT Security Consultant _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
