Thursday, May 1st, 2008
I am pretty sure that there are a number of you out there reading this blog over a wireless network. Given that wireless is so widely distributed these days, its not uncommon that users are unaware of how insecure their wireless setup maybe.
Unfortunately one other reality is that a number ...
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Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Wireless security vendors used last week's conference here to showcase both the problems and solutions in controlling access to wireless voice and data.
AirTight Networks launched SpectraGuard Online, touted as wireless security's first manifestation of the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model that more vendors -- and a few cyber criminals -- are using.
In ...
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Monday, April 14th, 2008
A security researcher claims to have found a significant weakness in the wireless encryption of a DSL home gateway made by Thomson and distributed to broadband subscribers in the U.K. by network operator BT.
Exploiting the weakness could enable someone to connect to a victim's Wi-Fi router for malicious purposes such ...
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Monday, March 17th, 2008
Wi-Fu! More than just a statement, it reflects you wireless security skill set from knowledge and practical experience. This covers everything from using the tools out there to profile and attack your wireless network, to checking the security of your client devices yourself. If you feel your Wi-Foo is slipping, ...
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