For a network administrator or curious end-user looking to do basic sniffing of the airwaves for WLAN traffic and locations, Kismet, NetStumbler and AirSnort have a price that’s hard to beat. Via [newsfactor.com]… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: August 2003
Software Tool Steals Data Via Bluetooth
A UK researcher has developed a sniffing tool to demonstrate security holes in the wireless technology. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Evaluating The Wireless Networking Options
Presently, Wi-Fi comes in three flavors: 802.11A, 802.11B, and 802.11G. To help you decide which version will work best with your network, here is a discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of each of these standards. Via [techrepublic.com.com]… Continue Reading
Stop Rogue Access Points From Showing Up On Your Network
Rogue access points present a huge risk to network security. Here are several methods for minimizing the risks associated with rogue access points and a few products that can help detect them. Via [techrepublic.com.com]… Continue Reading
Airline Security Warns Of Shoulder Surfing
With commercial rollouts of Wi-Fi technology in planes fast approaching, users of laptops in cabins–as well as other public places–have been warned about an easy-to-overlook security threat: shoulder surfing. Via [zdnet.com.com]… Continue Reading
Taking Wireless Show On The Road
Have a functional home wireless network? Maybe it’s time to take your show on the road. Via [newsday.com]… Continue Reading