Wireless risk exaggerated
Perceptively I think it goes something like this: Anything new or misunderstood immediately goes to the top of the security list without any thought or analysis. For example, most people understand that access via paired copper cable means digging it up, climbing a pole, or entering a telco/cable company building, office, or home. Then, with the use of a pair of alligator clips, it is possible to tap the line and extract any information--audio, video, or data--as seen fit. This, by the way, is mostly far from the truth but it will suffice for this discussion.
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