Nearly three-quarters of malicious connections to wireless networks are used for sending spam, according to new research. Security consultant Z/Yen set up two wireless local area networks (Lans) on behalf of RSA Security to monitor unauthorised connections - a so-called . . .
Nearly three-quarters of malicious connections to wireless networks are used for sending spam, according to new research. Security consultant Z/Yen set up two wireless local area networks (Lans) on behalf of RSA Security to monitor unauthorised connections - a so-called 'honeypot' trap.

The survey found that almost a quarter of unauthorised connections to the wireless Lans were intentional, and 71 per cent of those were used to send emails." The biggest problem for someone wanting to deliver spam is having anonymity," said Z/Yen consultant Phil Cracknell.

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