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Researchers have discovered several security vulnerabilities in implementations of Wi-Fi Protected Access two (WPA2)’s 4-way handshake, which is used by nearly all protected Wi-Fi networks. [Read More]
Developers of the popular password cracking tool Hashcat discover a new and easier way to obtain WPA/WPA2 Wi-Fi passwords on certain networks [Read More]
A serious Bluetooth vulnerability can allow an attacker to monitor and manipulate traffic. Intel, Apple and Broadcom have already released patches [Read More]
Researchers find a way to stealthily manipulate road navigation systems. Successful test attacks conducted against users in China and US [Read More]
Apple has released an update for Boot Camp to address vulnerabilities related to the Key Reinstallation Attacks (KRACK) detailed in mid-October 2017. [Read More]
Newly devised attacks on the Long Term Evolution (LTE) high-speed wireless standard break the confidentiality and privacy of communication, team of researchers claim. [Read More]
Wi-Fi Alliance has launched the WPA3 security standard for personal and enterprise use, along with a new program that makes it easy to add IoT devices to a wireless network. [Read More]
Researchers demonstrate how installing a malicious battery into a smartphone can allow attackers to harvest and exfiltrate sensitive data [Read More]
Researchers find new stage 3 modules of VPNFilter malware and determine that devices from ASUS, D-Link, Huawei, Ubiquiti, UPVEL, and ZTE are also targeted [Read More]
FBI’s analysis of massive VPNFilter attack raises some questions on Russia-linked hacker groups. Agency advises users to reboot routers [Read More]
FEATURES, INSIGHTS // Wireless Security
Enterprises must find the right balance to deliver a mobile security environment that meets productivity and flexibility needs without putting devices, apps, or data at risk.
Security is a creature of habit. Security likes things to stay the same. Change brings chaos. Chaos is bad for security. But, we can help control the security of our environment by following good security habits.
Do you allow your employees to surf using open wireless networks from their phones or laptops? What are the easiest ways that attackers can sniff email or gain access to corporate information from these devices? What are the best ways to protect corporation information on the go?
Enjoy this selection of top picks for 2010, listed in no particular order. Happy New Year!
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