Wireless Insecurity: Examining User Security Behavior on Public Networks

Authors

Tim Chenoweth, Boise State UniversityFollow
Robert Minch, Boise State UniversityFollow
Sharon Tabor, Boise State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-1-2010

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/1646353.1646388

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.^8,9

Publication Information

Chenoweth, Tim; Minch, Robert; and Tabor, Sharon. (2010). "Wireless Insecurity: Examining User Security Behavior on Public Networks". Communications of the ACM, 53(2), 134-138.