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Smart Dust

Thomas Hoffman | Computerworld | March 24, 2003

"'Smart dust' devices are tiny wireless microelectromechanical sensors that can detect everything from light to vibrations. Thanks to recent breakthroughs in silicon and fabrication techniques, these 'motes' could eventually be the size of a grain of sand." [more]

Pentagon to issue wireless disconnect order

Dan Verton | Computerworld | August 1, 2002

"In May, a wireless security expert managed to detect the nonsecure wireless LAN at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) in Arlington, Va. (see story). While parked across the street from DISA's headquarters, the security expert was able to view the Service Set Identifier numbers of access points and numerous IP addresses. Using a standard 802.11b wireless LAN card attached to his laptop computer and access-point detection software from San Diego-based NetStumbler.com, he was able to scan the network in less than half an hour." [more]

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