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Wireless network security
- January 11, 2018
11 Jan'18
WPA3 Wi-Fi protocol aims to improve security in 2018
The new WPA3 Wi-Fi protocol aims to improve security for IoT devices and strengthen password security with protections against brute force attacks.
- October 17, 2017
17 Oct'17
KRACK WPA2 flaw might be more hype than risk
Researchers discover a WPA2 vulnerability and brand it KRACK, but some experts say the early reports overstate the risk of the flaw and downplay the difficulty of an exploit.
- July 28, 2017
28 Jul'17
Breaking down the Broadpwn exploit, world's first Wi-Fi worm
At Black Hat 2017, Exodus Intelligence researcher Nitay Artenstein unveiled the Broadpwn exploit, which he called the world's first Wi-Fi worm and which puts billions of iOS and Android devices at risk.
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- July 07, 2017
07 Jul'17
Flawed Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets get a fix, but flaw remains a mystery
Broadpwn, a flaw in Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets, is patched, but Google withholds details. Plus, the latest in the antivirus drama between the U.S. and Russia, and more.
- December 19, 2014
19 Dec'14
Home router security vulnerability exposes 12 million devices
Check Point has uncovered a widespread home router security vulnerability, dubbed Misfortune Cookie, that could allow attackers to gain control over millions of devices.
- December 18, 2014
18 Dec'14
Survey: Guest network security lacking at many businesses
According to WatchGuard, seven out of 10 restaurants, hotels and other businesses don't take the necessary steps to secure their guest Wi-Fi networks.
- December 12, 2014
12 Dec'14
Sony Pictures hacking back: The ethics of obfuscation
News roundup: Amid a devastating breach incident Sony Pictures is fighting back, raising legal and ethical questions. Plus: A big week in security acquisitions; Comcast sued over open Wi-Fi; and Yahoo announces vulnerability disclosure policy.
- November 07, 2014
07 Nov'14
With expanded open Wi-Fi, are ISPs offering convenience or aiding criminals?
News roundup: Open Wi-Fi allegedly aided a fugitive in evading authorities, highlighting Wi-Fi hotspot risks as ISPs including Comcast turn residential gateways into hotspots. Plus: Google's nogotofail tool; messaging apps fail EFF security review; ...
- December 29, 2009
29 Dec'09
GSM cell phone encryption crack may force operators to upgrade
Karsten Nohl, a widely known encryption expert, has cracked the GSM encryption algorithm and claims software is available for hackers to eavesdrop on calls.
- July 30, 2009
30 Jul'09
MMS messaging spoof hack could have global ramifications
Researchers have figured out a way to spoof sender numbers, bypass carrier protections and trick mobile devices to pull content from an attacker's server. This would leave users vulnerable to phishing attacks and other scams.
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- July 16, 2009
16 Jul'09
PCI group releases wireless security guide
Guide analyzes PCI requirements pertaining to wireless networks and provides recommendations.
- February 05, 2009
05 Feb'09
Cisco corrects serious Wireless LAN flaws
Several denial-of-service vulnerabilities and a privilege escalation flaw affects a wide range of Cisco Wireless LAN controllers, the networking giant warned.
- November 18, 2008
18 Nov'08
Cybersecurity expert sees PCI DSS problems ahead for retailers
It could cost millions of dollars for retailers to rip and replace outdated systems and devices still using Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to secure 802.11 wireless networks, according to a security expert tracking cybersecurity in the retail ...
- August 19, 2008
19 Aug'08
PCI DSS 1.2 clarifies wireless, antivirus use
Version 1.2 of PCI DSS, due out in October, requires 802.1x for wireless protection and antivirus for all operating systems, according to a summary of the changes issued Tuesday.
- August 07, 2008
07 Aug'08
Bluetooth 2.1 is easy to crack
Black Hat: A cryptographer says Bluetooth version 2.1, designed to be more secure than previous versions, is actually extremely vulnerable to attackers.