Residential Wi-Fi Mapping Database Revealed 167
Talaria writes "An enormous database of home wifi routers and their locations has been revealed after the Internet Patrol did some digging following AOL's recent announcement of their new "Near Me" service, which allows AIM users to see which of their instant messenger buddies are geographically near them. The database, containing the unique IDs of more than 16 million wireless routers and their locations, has been compiled by AOL partner Skyhook Wireless, which claims to have mapped the majority of residences in the U.S. and Canada."
Wow... (Score:5, Funny)
Why don't they just color code it to show the non-secure points and send a fax to all known hackers?
oh... just got an email!!
First post and it's slashdotted?!! (Score:3, Funny)
Figures ... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Makes me wonder (Score:1, Funny)
If there is a way once you detect someone attaching to your wireless network to fry their computer remotely
1) Assign their machine an address via DHCP
2) ping machine with the evil bit set on the packet
3) ???
4) PROFIT!
Noone loves me (Score:4, Funny)
you name your network after your girlfriend? (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Makes me wonder (Score:1, Funny)
Re:First post and it's slashdotted?!! (Score:3, Funny)
adam_mcdugle - So, you really look like that jpeg you sent me?
hotgrl69 - well my gf took the pic of me while i was showering lol!
adam_mcdugle - ORLY? Where did you say you live again?
hotgrl69 - my gf and i live in an apt in daytona beach
[ Adam notices the blue dot graph showing hotgrl69's actual location. He fires up google maps and sees hotgrl69 is actually in a trailer park in Jasper Arkansas. At this point, Adam pretty much realizes a set of twigs and berries is probably on the other end of the screen but really doesn't care... ]
adam_mcdugle - Tell me a little more about yourself. What makes you hot?
hotgrl69 - me and trish like long baths
hotgrl69 - we take turns with the sponge
hotgrl69 - we like to snorkel like ocean divers
hotgrl69 - hello?
adam_mcdugle - Yeah. I'm still here. But I only type 25 wpm per hand.
Re:WiFi Mapping (Score:4, Funny)
Come on guys! (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Does anybody know their methods? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Skyhook trucks (Score:1, Funny)
Re:How did they crack my network!?! (Score:1, Funny)