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Did we know about this and I missed it? FCC reports that Google used StreetView vehicles to snoop on unlocked WiFi routers. -- (link)

Posted by loosilu (aka loosilu2) May 2 '12, 07:33

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http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2012/05/marius_milner_google_wi_fi_snooping_assessing_the_disturbing_fcc_report_on_the_company_s_street_view_program_.html (www.slate.com)

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I hadn't seen this follow-up but I recall the original hubub. I didn't realize the Network Stumbler guy worked on that stuff at Google, that kinda - oblique May 2, 07:40
meh. If they didn't want their information intercepted they should have locked down their network. -- nm - sycor May 2, 07:37 9
- also this. I have no pity or expectation of privacy for people that use unencrypted wifi -- nm - oblique May 2, 07:40 8
  - I think there's still an expectation of privacy. A burglar is still committing a crime, even if you left your front door open. -- nm - Roger More May 2, 07:49 6
    - Unencrypted WiFi is like taking your valuables and putting them on the sidewalk and trusting no one to take them. -- nm - TWuG May 2, 08:01 1
      - I totally agree. But if someone does take them, it's still theft. I'm not saying the person isn't an idiot, I'm saying it's still wrong. -- nm - Roger More May 2, 08:03
    - I have a hard time applying that analogy because you are broadcasting that outside the walls of your home. Do you have protection from ludeness or - oblique May 2, 07:52 3
      - Indecent exposure isn't a property crime. - Roger More May 2, 07:58 2
        
        Yeah, I don't buy that. If I collect the same information sitting at a hotspot at Starbucks, there is no crime - oblique May 2, 08:01 1
        
        There's still an invasion of your rights though. -- nm - Roger More May 2, 08:04
  - oh yeah, totally agree. -- nm - loosilu May 2, 07:40

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