Home WiFi Network Security Failings Exposed 161
An anonymous reader writes "The shocking state of home wireless (Wi-Fi) network security in the UK has been revealed by a life assistance company study. CPP used an 'ethical hacker,' Jason Hart, to test thousands of Wi-Fi networks across six UK cities, including London. He found that many didn't even have a password and roughly half of home UK Wi-Fi networks could be hacked in less than 5 seconds."
Default password security (Score:1, Funny)
My wifi router required me to change the root name and password. Don't they have that technology over in the UK?
5 seconds? (Score:5, Funny)
He found that many didn't even have a password and roughly half of home UK Wi-Fi networks could be hacked in less than 5 seconds."
I'm impressed. I can't connect to my own wireless network in less than 5 seconds.
Re:No password WiFi != unsecured (Score:3, Funny)
On the other hand, simple MAC based filtering is a perfectly effective way of making it clear that the Wifi is not intended for public use. It's not a half bad option if you don't really care much but want to let normal polite people know your intentions.
It will also keep MOST people looking for free Wifi out.
The ideal MAC filtering sends all un-approved devices to the MITM box to log their facebook credentials and post really awkward messages on their page.
Re:Mine doesn't (Score:3, Funny)