Ask HN: Can FireSheep read passwords from mobile devices that use WIFI? 2 points by jorgem 16y ago ↗ HN If I use my iPhone / Kindle (with WiFi on) at a coffee shop, could something like Firesheep collect passwords as I browse with my device?
[–] thenayr 16y ago ↗ Yes, tried just a few minutes ago. [–] jorgem 16y ago ↗ Wow! That is a MUCH huger problem -- iPhone users don't always know/understand if they are on WiFi or cellular.
[–] jorgem 16y ago ↗ Wow! That is a MUCH huger problem -- iPhone users don't always know/understand if they are on WiFi or cellular.
[–] bengross 16y ago ↗ If you want to do some digging yourself, here are some suggestions to get started.How and Why to Sniff Smartphone Network Traffic http://www.messagingnews.com/onmessage/ben-gross/how-and-why...
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