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Source: PC World - Posted by Dave Wreski
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Attempting to "hack" into your own wireless network can help you spot potential Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities and figure out ways to protect against them.
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Source: KARE 11 - Posted by Anthony Pell
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In a world that is constantly connected, it seems these days you are never alone, whether you know it or not. "People are online around the clock," said computer expert Jake DeWoskin. DeWoskin is with the Twin Cities business consulting firm KDV. |
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Source: H Security - Posted by Dave Wreski
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A researcher has found design flaws and poor implementation in WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) which makes it much simpler to brute force the protection on Wi-Fi access points that use the technology. The discovery has prompted the US CERT to issue an advisory which suggests disabling WPS as a workaround for the problem.
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Source: IT World - Posted by Anthony Pell
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Wi-Fi gives us freedom from wires, but it's not secure by default. Data is transmitted through the air, and anyone nearby can easily capture it with the right tools. As discussed below, whether you have your own Wi-Fi network or use someone else's, employing security measures is necessary to protect company files, online accounts, and user privacy. |
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Source: Computer World AU - Posted by Dave Wreski
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Wi-Fi is inherently susceptible to hacking and eavesdropping, but it can be secure if you use the right security measures. Unfortunately, the Web is full of outdated advice and myths. But here are some do's and don'ts of Wi-Fi security, addressing some of these myths. |
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Source: CNET - Posted by Anthony Pell
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Among Wi-Fi users, there's a big gap between knowing about Wi-Fi security and keeping their network and devices secure, as revealed by the Wi-Fi Security Barometer Survey results that the Wi-Fi Alliance announced today. |
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Source: CBR Online - Posted by Dave Wreski
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SkyNET measures 13x18 inches and fitted with Wi-Fi, 3G mobile data link, and Linux OS. Researchers at the Stevens Institute of Technology have developed 'SkyNET', a stealth network that connects hosts to a botmaster through a mobile drone. |
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Source: Network World - Posted by Dave Wreski
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Locking down your home Wi-Fi network with a password is like making sure you eat your broccoli. It's probably good for you, but you probably think it's not much of a priority or a big deal. Well, it's time to make an attitude adjustment. It turns out that you can cause yourself a good deal of trouble by leaving that door to your system unlocked. |
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Source: SecurityNewsDaily - Posted by Dave Wreski
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Seattle police are investigating a criminal ring they believe used a specially outfitted Mercedes to hack into the Wi-Fi networks of area businesses, a practice called "wardriving." |
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Source: CNET - Posted by Alex
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Places like Starbucks, neighborhood cafes, Barnes & Noble, and universities are all jumping on the "free Wi-Fi" bandwagon--hey, it's trendy. As a result, more of us are connecting to these networks without realizing the security risks. |
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