Wireless Router Freeloaders Can Get You in Trouble

Date: 2011-06-24 20:10:34

Ken Klein, Healthy Passwords
March 24, 2011 (Last Updated 6/24/2011)

A few months ago, there were two stories where innocent persons were arrested because someone else used their wireless access point. Police seem to have finally wised up and do a little research before busting down doors now, but you still need to be careful. This is a listing we keep updated.

• Timonium, Maryland - June 24, 2011
• Fort Wainwright, Alaska - March 24, 2011
• Portland, OR Arrest - March 19, 2011
• Buffalo, NY Arrest - March 18, 2011
• Sarasota, FL Arrest - January 30, 2011

Locking down your wireless network is one of the most important things you can do to keep your home safe. Following is an excerpt from page 65-66 and 127-129 of Healthy Passwords about wireless security:

Category: WiFi

Subcategory: Encryption