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Trade Show Wireless Attacks Becoming More Sophisticated: Vendor: Page 2 of 2

AirDefense also noted a number of sloppy security practices among exhibitors. For instance, it claimed that many exhibitors named their access points after their company, making it easier for intruders to focus on and monitor a specific company's activities.

"Exhibitors who leave their wireless networks easily discoverable at these shows need to be made aware of the ease with which an intruder can access their network and cause damage," said Rushing.

AirDefense routinely monitors the airwaves at wireless industry trade shows and reports the results afterward. At CeBIT, it worked with German security vendor eSeSIX.