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Airports As Secure As 802.11b

Posted by michael on from the free-upgrade-to-first-class dept.

INO_Fiend writes: "SF Gate is running a story about how at both Denver and San Jose Int'l American Airlines has been using unencrypted wireless to connect the curb check-in with the rest of their networks. They tested this by grabbing a laptop and hanging around the airport. I guess I might finally have something to do with a laptop and a WiFi card the next time I fly..."

2 of 137 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Changi International by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Just make sure you aren't packing any sticks of gum.

  2. Re:I am working for airport Check in IT branch by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Wow, I didn't realize Europa was already commercialized. How long is the communications lag from that orbit?