In the eyes of a criminal, no person, country, school, or organization is safe from the misuse of wireless networks. I chose this article because it clearly illustrates the struggle between available technology and the misuse or null use thereof. The persons credited for the bombings in Mumbai were complacent enough to even send emails to local media sources in order to claim responsibility for the terrorists acts. They accomplished this by gaining access to insecure or minimally secured Wi-Fi networks. This article proves further that because of the readily available open source applications online, criminals are becoming more sophisticated with their attacks. This article clearly shows even more reasons for wireless network users to be up to par with minimum standards in security. Leaving your wireless network unsecured, or minimally secured (WEP), can be detrimental to ones safety as well as security of their personal information and the use thereof, e.g. using your access point to distribute malicious emails or malware.
References: http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2008110934
References: http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2008110934
