An interesting question, maybe I should check risks-digest

[... as part of a conversation about X10 security ... ]

Sultmhoor: Considering I get attacks daily on my non-broadcasting-SSID, MAC-locked-down, WPA2-pro wifi hub at home, hackers are up to every trick
Gnomer: really? hrm, I've not really monitored mine. Actually, I don't think I can
Gnomer: original Apple Basestation
Gnomer: since it's WEP only, I just have it turned off since it only slowed down throughput I just have no SSID broadcast and MAC-restricted
Sultmhoor: I didn't think I was even in that tech-savvy a neighborhood. There are at least 3 unencrypted cable-connected wifi hubs within range of my computer room
Sultmhoor: So what's the point of even trying to break mine?
Gnomer: someone you know?
Gnomer: enemy?
Sultmhoor: I don't think I have any enemies within wifi range...
Sultmhoor: but it did make me wonder whether it was possible to remotely hack a wifi hub, replace the firmware with something that allowed you to use the hub as a means to attack other hubs
Sultmhoor: that would seriously be the massive boon nigerian spammers and credit card looters would be looking for
Gnomer: or someone driving in to attach
Gnomer: heh