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How cybercriminals can target you on public networks
The widespread use of mobile communication, including cell phones, laptops and tablets, makes consumers particularly vulnerable to fraud and malware risks over public internet …
Tips for securely using free Tube Wi-Fi
GFI Software warned of potential data and device security concerns posed by using London’s public Wi-Fi service, installed across large parts of the London Underground …
The security risks of using Wi-Fi on the Tube
The arrival of widespread public Wi-Fi access across London Underground has been broadly welcomed by the general public, particularly those with smartphones and tablets who …
Wi-Fi sensors for remote monitoring
Monnit released a new line of Wi-Fi sensors, known as MoWi. These sensors use an integrated, 2.4GHz – 802.11b/g, FCC/CE certified radio transmitter. This allows them to …
Attacking SCADA wireless systems
Leased lines are recurring costs throughout the power grid. The bottom line demands the use of wireless solutions where possible. Dare we? We already do. The video below, …
Researcher warns about critical flaw in D-Link routers
A security flaw in D-Link’s DIR-300 and DIR-600 routers could allow remote attackers to inject execute arbitrary shell commands via a simple POST request without being …
Wireless Reconnaissance in Penetration Testing
Reconnaissance should always be the first stage of a cyber attack or penetration test, and the success of these attempts is usually closely tied with the quality of …
List of products affected by the vulnerable Broadcom UPnP stack
Recently, DefenseCode researchers have uncovered a high-risk Broadcom UPnP stack remote root vulnerability. The vulnerability is located within the wanipc and wanppp modules …
High-risk Broadcom UPnP stack remote root vulnerability
Recently, DefenseCode researchers have uncovered a remote root access vulnerability in the default installation of Linksys routers. Further research revealed that the …
Cisco releases three 802.11ac powered Smart Wi-Fi Routers
Cisco Linksys announced the expansion of its Linksys Smart Wi-Fi portfolio with three 802.11ac powered Smart Wi-Fi Routers, a new compact 802.11ac USB adapter, new features …
Fluke Networks increases BYOD device visibility
Fluke Networks announced a new BYOD Classification capability that reduces the cost and time needed to optimize and secure a wireless network for authorized and unauthorized …
Wi-Fi operating system ArrayOS gets new features
Wick Hill announced a new release of the ArrayOS operating system for Xirrus Wireless Arrays. Xirrus AOS 6.3 provides an advanced Wi-Fi operating system for optimizing the …