PM FAO NickFitz

[Mordac]

Yep, I think they added that between the chap next to me at ClientCo discussing it earlier and you posting it

Of course it's complete bollix, can you imagine Crapita getting this to work (if it were practical and legal)? Me neither.

[NickFitz]

They actually put a disclaimer to that effect on the bottom of the article

Yep, I think they added that between the chap next to me at ClientCo discussing it earlier and you posting it

[DaveB]

The BBC said the story was utter bollocks yesterday - they don't need to snoop on wi-fi to "detect" you is the official line.

I note that El Reg is careful to phrase the story as merely reporting what the Telegraph is saying, to avoid giving the impression that they believe such an obvious load of bollocks

Further proof that the Telegraph probably shouldn't have sacked all its science and technology reporters the other year

They actually put a disclaimer to that effect on the bottom of the article

[NickFitz]

Look out, they're coming to get you!

BBC detector vans are back to spy on your home Wi-Fi – if you can believe it • The Register

The BBC said the story was utter bollocks yesterday - they don't need to snoop on wi-fi to "detect" you is the official line.

I note that El Reg is careful to phrase the story as merely reporting what the Telegraph is saying, to avoid giving the impression that they believe such an obvious load of bollocks

Further proof that the Telegraph probably shouldn't have sacked all its science and technology reporters the other year

[DaveB]

Look out, they're coming to get you!

BBC detector vans are back to spy on your home Wi-Fi – if you can believe it • The Register