Re: [PLUG] Wireless access - from a security expert

["Brian Vagnoni" <bvagnoni@v-system.net>]

Your lucky I just happened to find this in one of the many books on this subject I have on my shelf.

Wardriving, Drive, detect, Defend

A Guide to Wireless Security
Chris Hurley & Frank Thornton
ISBN 1-931836-03-5

Page 7, Chapter 1, 2nd Paragraph

According to the FBI, it is not illegal to scan AP's, but once a theft of service, DOS, or theft of information occurs, then it becomes a federal violation through 18USC 1030 http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/1030_new.html 

This starts at the point where you obtain an IP address. If not then where else do you draw the line.

I hope this buts this debate to rest.

Brian vagnoni 
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