Where wireless leaks
Wireless transactions coming from outside the corporate firewall fail up to three times as often as Internet-based transactions, according to Hurwitz Group. A big part of the problem is that, since radio signals travel through the open atmosphere, they can be intercepted by individuals who are constantly on the move and difficult to track. Here are some examples of security breaches associated with wireless networks:
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Interception of law enforcement data on specialised mobile radio, private radio or Cellular Digital Packet Data networks
- Interception of credit card authorisations over wireless networks
- Stealing of cellular air time
- Interception of e-mail messages on wireless Internet connections
- Physical breach of security at unmanned base stations or other communications centers
