Tag: Security

Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology have discovered an easily-exploited vulnerability which can be used to take down most 802.11 wireless networks. Via [australianit.news.com.au]

Vendors roll out tools to help businesses manage growing networks. Via [informationweek.com]

In June the IEEE is expected to finally ratify the 802.11i security standard that uses for the first time AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) technology, a powerful 128-bit encryption technology. Via [infoworld.com]

The Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) is so confident that the IEEE will at long last ratify the 802.11e specification as a standard that it has already come up with a marketing name for the technology. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Emerging standards make wireless LANs more practical, but companies are a long way from cutting the cords. Via [informationweek.com]

As the adoption of wireless technology continues to grow among businesses and home users, two key improvements in the security and performance quality of Wi-Fi devices are set to reach wireless network users later this year. Via [computerworld.com]

The market for wireless networks is growing fast. But one thing hasn't changed: security is still a major concern for many IT directors. Via [vnunet.com]

Before Wi-Fi can fully fulfil its promise, there is the small matter of a raft of outdated legislation to be dealt with - some of which threatens the innocent user with an appearance before a judge. Via [theregister.co.uk]

Chipmaker Broadcom Corp. on Monday announced a software tool designed to attack the problem of security on home wireless LANs by eliminating the need to manually enter network settings. Via [eweek.com]

Last August, I gave the reasons why wireless hot spots would not survive. Stubbornly, public Wi-Fi access providers don't agree. They still see the hundreds of thousands of storefronts that lack access points as green fields waiting to be plowed. Via [infoworld.com]

Cisco Systems Inc.'s security worries are good news for at least one company, ReefEdge Inc., a leading wireless LAN provider that has launched a product bundle designed to make the network giant's wireless systems more secure. Via [computerworld.com]

Senior directors now have no choice but to ensure that their businesses address security vulnerabilities in their Wi-Fi-enabled PCs and laptops, Capgemini will tell delegates at Infosecurity Europe this week. Via [computerweekly.com]

The Defense Department's new wireless fidelity policy seeks help from many of its agencies to ensure their employees and contractors use caution when operating wireless computer devices at military installations. Via [fcw.com]

A parking cop approaches a BMW 318i at a meter that expired just five minutes ago. She takes a handheld computer, connected to a wireless-fidelity (WiFi) network, and scans the bar code on the car's registration sticker. The ownership information is captured instantly and the cop transmits an electronic version of the form to a...

Today's wireless networks are incredibly easy to set up and use—maybe too easy. Even when the most experienced PC users install Wi-Fi cards and access points, they don't always take proper security measures, and many networks are left wide open to attack. Via [pcmag.com]