Yes they do use a program just like FakeAP.
Yes most stores call them "orange".

This might be a good hint as to why they do:

http://www.securityfocus.com/news/10138

Orange (The Home depot) ontario that is, donno what their considered
in the US

If a person or company has taken no steps to secure their networks, wired or wireless, then they are at risk. If wireless, you are broadcasting your existance to anyone around, all day, every day. You must take steps to protect yourself! bobzilla Very true., people need take that extra step to secur...

Wireless World: WiFi 'Vampires' Attack http://www.spacedaily.com/news/internet-05zzp.html Quote: wigle was mentioned in this news clip There are Internet sites for hackers such as wigle.net, which aggregate data for the computer criminals and let them know what networks in what neighborhoods may be ...