Cordless keyboard woes

[Jeslek]

http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article.jhtml?articleID=431326

The Stavanger men who discovered that data input on a cordless keyboard also appeared on a neighbor's computer - supposedly far out of range in another building - have had their equipment replaced. Nothing has changed, and the manufacturer is worried.

I can just say one thing, I would be extremely surprised, startled, and worried if someone starts typing text on my computer...

 

[Aunty Em]

So my worries about wireless security are justified?

 

[HomeLAN]

Your worries about any computer security are justified - no matter what those worries are.

 

[PT]

Sadly, yes. My old professor said it best. The only secure computer is that which is locked in a safe, unplugged from all wiring, power supply removed. And then only if no one has the combo to the safe.

 

[Aunty Em]

Sadly, yes. My old professor said it best. The only secure computer is that which is locked in a safe, unplugged from all wiring, power supply removed. And then only if no one has the combo to the safe.

I have just one word to say to that - Safecracker.