[AusNOG] OT: Police Wardriving. Where else but QLD!

[Jarrod Hassell]

If they actually connect to the AP without permission, could that be
classed as QPS hacking?

 

Regardless of whether it's secure or not, unauthorised access to
computer systems is illegal, yes?

 

Regards,

 

Jarrod Hassell | Product Development Manager

PACNET

Tel: +61.3.9674.7506

 

From: ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net
[mailto:ausnog-bounces at lists.ausnog.net] On Behalf Of Sean K. Finn
Sent: Friday, 23 March 2012 10:46 AM
To: 'Ausnog at ausnog.net'
Subject: [AusNOG] OT: Police Wardriving. Where else but QLD!

 

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/security/police-to-cruise-str
eets-for-unsecured-wifi-20120322-1vmof.html

 

"The project was officially launched yesterday
<http://qpsmedia.govspace.gov.au/2012/03/22/war-driving-project-to-help-
prevent-identity-theft/>  to coincide with National Consumer Fraud Week.

Officers in the Hi Tech Crime Investigation Unit on wardriving missions
will drive the streets of Brisbane with a laptop computer, looking for
unsecured Wi-Fi networks.

Residents and businesses owners in targeted areas will then be mailed
information about how to effectively secure their connection.

Police will return to the area some time later to check whether
residents have taken heed of the warning.



Read more:
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/technology/security/police-to-cruise-str
eets-for-unsecured-wifi-20120322-1vmof.html#ixzz1ptOph04u"

 

 

 

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