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Unsecured Wi-Fi to Become Illegal?

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the only-criminals-use-unsecured-wireless dept.

echucker writes "News.com is carrying a story for a draft proposal for law in Westchester County in New York state that would outlaw unsecured wi-fi connections. Public internet access would require a network gateway server with a firewall and also require home/business office users to install firewalls to protect personal info, even if their connection is encrypted. Violations would carry fines of $250-$500."

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  1. Will they also require we lock our front doors? by tinrobot · · Score: 5, Interesting

    What ever happened to personal choice?

    If I want to leave my data connection open for any number of reasons, that's my business. If I want to leave my front door open or not lock my car, that's my business too...

    Ridiculous.