I love technology, it’s a sad and depressing symptom of working for a long time in technology PR. Of course, the affection I have for technology regularly gets me in trouble. Too many software upgrades, too many unused PDA’s etc. These are the daily challenges for a technology-lover.
However, sometimes, it’s better to be careful about new technology. Particularly when the information you have is senstive, which let’s be honest for most PR pros it is.
Wireless is gaining a lot of momentum, the ability to
suck on a latte while you’re downloading your e-mail, reviewing documents etc. But is your wireless connection secure?
Few people I know who are wireless junkies take appropriate precautions and if you have a read of Erik Sherman’s piece in the New York Times, you’ll see just how easy it is for someone to plug into your connection. Be careful out there.
“Firing it up, I start Microsoft Outlook, connect to the Bryant Park network, agree to the terms and conditions, including agreeing to forbear from hacking, and start to download my mail. Morse is watching the back and forth between my laptop and the network. In under a minute, he pulls up a screen that contains my e-mail server, user name and password. It was that easy.”
Murphy's Law 