The escalating use of wireless technology demands formal corporate security policies governing that use, according to users and analysts at a Gartner Inc. security conference here this week. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Security
The Key To The Wi-Fi
Operations Support System (OSS) provider Pronto Networks of Pleasanton, Calif., has teamed up with Sweet Spot Solutions of Mesa, Ariz., to make a key to the Internet. Literally. Via [wi-fiplanet.com]… Continue Reading
Greedy Hackers Can Hog Wi-Fi Bandwidth
Greedy computer hackers using open-source Linux machines could steal more than their fair share of bandwidth from Wi-Fi hotspots, Swiss computer scientists have warned. Via [newscientist.com]… Continue Reading
Interlink Brings Enterprise Wi-Fi Security To SMBs
Interlink Networks rolled out Monday a software-based wireless security product that aims to bring high-end enterprise security to small businesses in a setup that’s as easy to configure as security codes in a garage door opener. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Attacks And Penetration Testing (Part 1 Of 3)
The very idea of a wireless network introduces multiple venues for attack and penetration that are either much more difficult or completely impossible to execute with a standard, wired network. Wireless networks only know the boundaries of their own signal: streets, parks, nearby buildings, and cars all offer a virtual “port” into your wireless network.… Continue Reading
Wireless Surveying On The Pocket PC
Today, wireless networks are everywhere — at Starbucks, Burger King, airports, and so forth — and all provide wireless Internet access (for a fee). Finding commercial wireless operators is easy; very often, you’ll see signage hanging outside a coffee house or on the walls of a hotel lobby. If not, when you power up your… Continue Reading
Security Bug In Linksys Wireless-G Router
A security bypass flaw in a popular wireless broadband router shipped by Cisco’s Linksys unit could give malicious hackers administrative access to vulnerable devices, researchers warned on Wednesday. Via [internetnews.com]… Continue Reading
Defenses Should Fit Wired, Wireless Nets
Laptops and mobile devices that access the corporate network behind the perimeter firewall have IT staffs scrambling to combat malicious threats introduced in a way that evades perimeter security measures. As the network perimeter dissolves, IT administrators must find solutions that provide granular access controls and capable zero-day worm defenses that are appropriate and manageable… Continue Reading
CA Unveils Wireless Site Management
The product is designed to help address many of the management and security issues; the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff and Universal Heath Services are among the beta testers. Via [informationweek.com]… Continue Reading
IT Managers Ready Defenses Against Flaw In Wireless LANs
Information technology managers last week said a denial-of-service vulnerability that affects some Wi-Fi wireless LANs could force companies to develop new skills and rethink the way their networks are set up. Via [computerworld.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Out Of The Running At Olympics
Games IT chiefs opt for wide area and IP-based networks as security fears KO Wi-Fi. Via [vnunet.com]… Continue Reading
Intel To Turn Off Wireless Tech In Grantsdale Chip Set
Intel will ship its Grantsdale chip set this summer with the wireless features turned off by default in an attempt to prevent the spread of unsecured access points. Via [eweek.com]… Continue Reading
Wireless Security: The Enemy Is Us
In a perfect world of wireless security, no data ever lies exposed on the disks of mobile clients. There’s never a possibility of rogue access points (AP) hijacking critical log-in data. All wireless datagrams are encrypted to stymie those sniffing sessions out of thin air. This perfect world evaporates with users, the weak link in… Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Switch Security Is A ‘White Elephant’ – Says Switch Firm
Wi-Fi switch suppliers are stuffing too many security features in their products, to meet over-blown fears, says switch company Trapeze Networks. Via [computerweekly.com]… Continue Reading
Wardriver Pleads Guilty In Lowes WiFi Hacks
In a rare wireless hacking conviction, a Michigan man entered a guilty plea Friday in federal court in Charlotte, North Carolina for his role in a scheme to steal credit card numbers from the Lowe’s chain of home improvement stores by taking advantage of an unsecured wi-fi network at a store in suburban Detroit. Via… Continue Reading