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Wireless Insecurity: Examining User Security Behavior on Public Networks
Communications of the ACM (2010)
  • Tim Chenoweth, Boise State University
  • Robert Minch, Boise State University
  • Sharon Tabor, Boise State University
Abstract

Wireless access points are increasingly serving as entry points to the Internet, increasing connectivity options and security concerns. Particularly significant are public access points, commonly known as hotspots, which are often located in heavily populated areas such as airports, coffee shops, and hotels, appealing to both business and casual users, but offering little or no security.

Publication Date
February 1, 2010
Citation Information
Tim Chenoweth, Robert Minch and Sharon Tabor. "Wireless Insecurity: Examining User Security Behavior on Public Networks" Communications of the ACM Vol. 53 Iss. 2 (2010)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/robert_minch/15/