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Most believe free Wi-Fi can lead to identity theft
A new study by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) and PRIVATE WiFi, revealed that 79% of respondents believe that using a free Wi-Fi connection can lead to identity …
Ipswitch releases WhatsUp Gold 16
Ipswitch released WhatsUp Gold 16, which comes loaded with network, server and application monitoring, automated layer 2 discovery and mapping, wireless infrastructure …
Controller-less Wi-Fi solution for distributed enterprises
Aruba Networks announced Aruba Instant Enterprise, a new software release that delivers a controller-less Wi-Fi solution for distributed enterprises. No physical or virtual …
Researchers bypass NFC access control with smartphone
A security flaw in most Mifare NFC contactless cards can easily be misused by hackers to modify the contents of the cards and get free rides on at least two U.S. transit …
Dedicated sensor for Wi-Fi network monitoring
Fluke Networks announced a new dedicated sensor for Wi-Fi network monitoring that eliminates the need for Ethernet cabling, and reduces the cost by up to two thirds in …
AirMapper App for Android measures Wi-Fi coverage and performance
Fluke Networks announced the AirMapper App, the first application for Android that provides a visual heat map of actual Wi-Fi throughput performance on smartphone and tablet …
USB wireless access point from Sophos secures remote offices
Sophos announced the availability of the Sophos AP 5, its newest wireless access point which acts as an accessory to the Sophos Remote Ethernet Device (RED), creating a …
Fluke Networks adds remote analyzer capability to wireless LAN tools
Fluke Networks announced a new remote analysis capability for its portable WLAN tools, making them the first to enable both real-time troubleshooting and spectrum analysis of …
Tips for college students to deter identity theft
Research from Javelin Research & Strategy identifies 18-24 year olds as consumers who are most likely to engage in risky electronic behavior. From public Wi-Fi through …
1,500 severe security events detected on Black Hat WLAN
The WLAN network at Black Hat was accessed by 3,155 attendees with a maximum of 904 simultaneous clients, detected and quickly contained a total of 1,561 severe independent …
Broadcom introduces 5G WiFi combo chip for smartphones
Broadcom introduced the BCM4335, the first complete 5G WiFi combo chip for smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks and other mobile devices. 5G WiFi, the 5th generation of Wi-Fi …
Netgear eliminates WiFi dead spots
Netgear announced the WiFi Booster for Mobile (WN1000RP). It amplifies WiFi coverage for mobile devices in the home by extending and strengthening an existing WiFi signal, …