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Ask HN: Can FireSheep read passwords from mobile devices that use WIFI?

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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?

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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...

Yes, tried just a few minutes ago.

Wow! That is a MUCH huger problem -- iPhone users don't always know/understand if they are on WiFi or cellular.

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