Creating programs like the Firesheep does not affect anybody’s right of speech or censorship. Although it doesn’t affect freedom of speech or censorship, it does affect privacy. With this application, privacy does not exist because it allows others to see and get a hold of other peoples personal information without their permission.

Nov 08, 2010 Chapter 8: Case Project 8-6 - Security+ Case Projects (4th While Firesheep itself is technically not illegal as application, "packet sniffer" type applications and programs of the like are considered illegal. However, the legality of this matter is a little blurred. When used on an insecure wireless network, Firesheep uses social networking login cookies to gain access to anyone's account on the network. Computer Hackers Surf New Program | Computer Troubleshooters Nov 08, 2010

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– With special programs (even Freeware programs like FireSheep) it is possible that a third person could break in our PC and MAC and steal our PWs (passwords) and log-ins and also so sending messages with our identity!!! Not really funny isn’t???.

Update 17/03/2012 : I heard from the community in emails that Andreas Koch removed the application from his server due to the German Law and this tool was identified as Hacking-tool.. I have hosted this application on my server and it can be download under GPL as Andreas Koch written in license log. And yes, I do not be held responsible for any damage or misuse of this tool. Firesheep: Why You May Never Want to Use an Open Wi-Fi Oct 25, 2010