Unsecured Networks Open Doors To Crime – Anonymity allows more activity to take place:
Sure, we know that we need to secure our home and business computer networks to prevent obvious computer crimes such as identity theft. But have you ever thought about the number of other crimes which can take place on unsecured networks, including public WiFi spots, because of the anonymity of using those locations for connection? The Washington Post points out that criminals can sit in public spaces and engage in such crimes as online sex solicitation of minors without much fear of being caught for their activities. Even when police become aware of such activity, they may have trouble tracking users and tracing the paths of criminals. One suggestion is for cities with public WiFi to institute filtering systems which scan who accesses the network. What do you think?
