NetStumbler http://www.netstumbler.com The award-winning wireless networking tool and the best source for your daily Wi-Fi, WiMAX, 3G and VoIP news. Fri, 19 Sep 2014 17:52:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 New Tools Found For Wi-Fi Hacking http://www.netstumbler.com/2007/08/09/new-tools-found-for-wi-fi-hacking/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2007/08/09/new-tools-found-for-wi-fi-hacking/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2007 16:09:36 +0000 Kristin Abraham http://www.netstumbler.com/2007/08/09/new-tools-found-for-wi-fi-hacking/ Wi-Fi hackers have gotten more advanced and your private information is even more at risk. The recent Black Hat conference in Las Vegas featured a demonstration by Errata Security that detailed how a hacker can use new tools to steal your encrypted cookies and passwords and then control your online sessions.

Errata has combated this new hack threat with their own tools, Hamster and Ferret, which prevent attacks. It appears that the good guys are following closely behind the bad guys but they’re still slightly behind and all Wi-Fi users need to be careful.
Via [securecomputing.net.au]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2007/08/09/new-tools-found-for-wi-fi-hacking/feed/ 7 Lycos Launches Free Wi-Fi Search Tool http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/08/25/lycos-launches-free-wi-fi-search-tool/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/08/25/lycos-launches-free-wi-fi-search-tool/#comments Fri, 25 Aug 2006 09:27:00 +0000 Eliza Villarino http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=307 Lycos has created an online database to help people locate Wi-Fi hotspots in the U.K. The database includes details on more than 10,000 connections in 1,500 towns including free-to-access Wi-Fi points and fee-based hotspots provided by such companies like T-Mobile, The Cloud and BT. The downloadable tool also provides information on hotspots in Sweden, Spain, Germany, France and Portugal, and automatically updates when new hotspots and countries are added. It runs a free McAfee Wi-Fi security check but the user must have Microsoft’s Internet Explorer and an activated ActiveX to run the application.
Via [computeractive.co.uk]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/08/25/lycos-launches-free-wi-fi-search-tool/feed/ 0 AirMagnet Rolls Out Voice-Over-Wi-Fi Analysis Tool http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/05/09/airmagnet-rolls-out-voice-over-wi-fi-analysis-tool/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/05/09/airmagnet-rolls-out-voice-over-wi-fi-analysis-tool/#comments Tue, 09 May 2006 09:06:00 +0000 Eliza Villarino http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=486 AirMagnet is offering a new network analysis tool to help network managers identify voice problems over wireless networks. The AirMagnet VoFi Analyzer can detect these problems in real time, keep track of voice traffic from one device to another, and determine if both wireless APs and wire-side devices are configured just right. The company said the tool can even compute MOS scores and R-values for VoFi traffic.
Via [informationweek.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/05/09/airmagnet-rolls-out-voice-over-wi-fi-analysis-tool/feed/ 0 Wireless Cracking Tools http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/04/04/wireless-cracking-tools/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/04/04/wireless-cracking-tools/#comments Tue, 04 Apr 2006 22:16:00 +0000 RenderMan http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=544 Knowing the tools that attackers could use to attack your network is the first step in knowing how to secure your network. These same tools can be used to discover weaknesses yourself and patch them before the bad guys find them.
Via [it-observer.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2006/04/04/wireless-cracking-tools/feed/ 0 Xilinx Releases Tools To Speed Spread Of WiMAX http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/11/03/xilinx-releases-tools-to-speed-spread-of-wimax/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/11/03/xilinx-releases-tools-to-speed-spread-of-wimax/#comments Thu, 03 Nov 2005 15:10:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=921 The rush to deploy WiMAX gained momentum Tuesday with the announcement by Xilinx of a suite of programmable solutions designed to speed product design for the emerging wide-area wireless standard.
Via [eetimes.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/11/03/xilinx-releases-tools-to-speed-spread-of-wimax/feed/ 0 AirDefense Launches Free Wi-Fi Security Tool http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/10/05/airdefense-launches-free-wi-fi-security-tool/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/10/05/airdefense-launches-free-wi-fi-security-tool/#comments Wed, 05 Oct 2005 22:11:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=1008 The consumer version of AirDefense Personal agent allows the user to monitor a laptop’s wireless connection for potential security risks. Consumers can track malicious or accidental wireless activities and wireless misconfigurations and close their wireless connection if a security threat is discovered.
Via [toptechnews.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/10/05/airdefense-launches-free-wi-fi-security-tool/feed/ 0 McAfee Offers Wireless Security For The Home http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/08/30/mcafee-offers-wireless-security-for-the-home/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/08/30/mcafee-offers-wireless-security-for-the-home/#comments Tue, 30 Aug 2005 16:07:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=1096 Consumers worried about the safety of their wireless home networks might soon be able to rest a little easier with McAfee’s new Wireless Home Network Security software.
Via [pcmag.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/08/30/mcafee-offers-wireless-security-for-the-home/feed/ 0 AutoCell Unveils Kit To Lower Wi-Fi Switch Costs http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/03/03/autocell-unveils-kit-to-lower-wi-fi-switch-costs/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/03/03/autocell-unveils-kit-to-lower-wi-fi-switch-costs/#comments Thu, 03 Mar 2005 15:17:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=1474 AutoCell Laboratories Inc. has introduced an integrated RF product suite and software development kit the company said speeds time-to-market and lowers costs for network equipment vendors implementing Wi-Fi switches.
Via [eet.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/03/03/autocell-unveils-kit-to-lower-wi-fi-switch-costs/feed/ 0 UMR Students Examine Tools Used In Wi-Fi Security Attacks http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/02/02/umr-students-examine-tools-used-in-wi-fi-security-attacks/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/02/02/umr-students-examine-tools-used-in-wi-fi-security-attacks/#comments Wed, 02 Feb 2005 23:37:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=1546 As the federal government considers whether airplane passengers should have inflight wireless Internet access, two University of Missouri-Rolla students are examining the vulnerabilities such networks pose.
Via [waynesvilledailyguide.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2005/02/02/umr-students-examine-tools-used-in-wi-fi-security-attacks/feed/ 0 How To Hack The Wireless Fantastic http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/12/14/how-to-hack-the-wireless-fantastic/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/12/14/how-to-hack-the-wireless-fantastic/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2004 22:46:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=1667 Here in the States, you can buy a stock Linksys Wireless-G router (WRT54G) for around $50 to $60 when the smoke clears with holiday rebates. You cna maybe even get one for free if you manage to get it thrown in with a broadband service bundle. It’s a nice reliable piece of hardware out of the box and even better if you remember to change the default factory settings so the neighbours can’t snoop on your LAN traffic.
Via [theinquirer.net]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/12/14/how-to-hack-the-wireless-fantastic/feed/ 0 Tools Let Wireless LANs Branch Out http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/12/08/tools-let-wireless-lans-branch-out/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/12/08/tools-let-wireless-lans-branch-out/#comments Wed, 08 Dec 2004 14:06:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=1684 With wireless LANs firmly established in the headquarters of many large enterprises, WLAN management specialists are now addressing the needs of their customers’ branch offices with new tools that allow for remote administration.
Via [eweek.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/12/08/tools-let-wireless-lans-branch-out/feed/ 0 Wi-Fi Detection And Analysis Tool Hits Market http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/12/07/wi-fi-detection-and-analysis-tool-hits-market/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/12/07/wi-fi-detection-and-analysis-tool-hits-market/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2004 15:00:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=1685 “As Wi-Fi users become accustomed to using high-speed Internet access when and where they need it, versatile tools for finding accessible Wi-Fi networks become essential,” Canary Wireless co-founder Benjamin Kern said. John Yunker, an analyst at Byte Level Research, said that the features on the Canary Wireless Hotspotter device represent a big step forward.
Via [technewsworld.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/12/07/wi-fi-detection-and-analysis-tool-hits-market/feed/ 0 Mini WiFi Locator Locks In On Networks http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/09/23/mini-wifi-locator-locks-in-on-networks/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/09/23/mini-wifi-locator-locks-in-on-networks/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2004 15:37:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=1955 When I travel I love to find WiFi wireless networks I can use in a pinch. It’s become easy to find WiFi in hotels. But, in airports, train stations and even outdoors in parks I’m sometimes forced to open my laptop or PDA, and log-in to see if I can find an open network where I can check my e-mail.
Via [msnbc.msn.com]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/09/23/mini-wifi-locator-locks-in-on-networks/feed/ 0 Mobiles Track Down Wi-Fi Hotspots http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/09/18/mobiles-track-down-wi-fi-hotspots/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/09/18/mobiles-track-down-wi-fi-hotspots/#comments Sun, 19 Sep 2004 05:38:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=1975 The best thing about wireless net access, or wi-fi, is that once you find a hotspot, it is so easy to use. The downside is that finding your nearest hotspot when you are out and about can be tricky. Especially if you are in a city you do not know well.
Via [news.bbc.co.uk]

]]> http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/09/18/mobiles-track-down-wi-fi-hotspots/feed/ 0 SP2 Tools Ease Wireless Configuration http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/08/20/sp2-tools-ease-wireless-configuration/ http://www.netstumbler.com/2004/08/20/sp2-tools-ease-wireless-configuration/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2004 10:37:00 +0000 Wayne Slavin http://www.netstumbler.com:8080/?p=2053 Windows Service Pack 2 features wireless configuration tools that can cure IT headaches—if SP2 doesn’t break your applications.
Via [eweek.com]

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