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July 30, 2007

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KisMAC dies

Posted Jul. 30, ’07, 6:37 AM PT by Derik DeLong
Category | Software

KisMAC If you’re obsessive compulsive about the wireless networks in your area, you probably know about iStumbler and KisMAC. I’m a big fan of the former, but the latter has many more features, including tools to break into WEP networks (which programatically isn’t hard to do) and also puts your card in passive mode (if possible). However, law is changing in Germany and it will soon be illegal for the author to participate.

“There has not been a lot of time for KisMAC lately. However the motivation for this drastic step [lies] somewhere different. German laws change and are being adapted for ‘better’ protection against something politicians obviously do not understand. It will become illegal to develop, use or even posses KisMAC in this banana republic [i.e., Germany].”

He’s encouraging people to download the source while it’s still available so others can continue its development and distribution. I hope someone takes up the torch and can pick up where he left off, he’s done a terrific job.


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