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WIRELESS SECURITY

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Apple iPhone encryption cracked by Russian firm

Having cracked Apple iPhone backups last year, Russian security company ElcomSoft appears to have found a reliable way to beat the layered encryption system used to secure data held on the smartphone itself.
WPA2 security hole found

A vulnerability in the WPA2 Enterprise standard allows an authorised user to spoof packets on the network and perform man-in-the-middle attacks, impersonating other users and injecting data into packets.
D-Link launches super Wi-Fi switch

D-Link has announced a major upgrade to its fast Wi-Fi for business line, featuring a new access point and a large switch able to support up to sixty-four 802.11n wireless access points.
Motorola firewall gets Wi-Fi probe tool

Motorola is adding vulnerability assessment to its wireless intrusion-prevention system (IPS) device so that organisations can scan for security holes in Wi-Fi and wireline networks.
Wi-Fi signals disrupted by microwave ovens

A report from a regulatory authority in the UK has found that baby monitors, security cameras and microwave ovens are causing interference for Wi-Fi users.
Enterprises still neglecting WLAN security

Most European enterprises are neglecting their wireless LAN security, with an alarming number using only the most basic security protection for their wireless networks.
Russian password crackers woo governments

Russian security vendor Elcomsoft is offering a 20 percent discount for law enforcement and government agencies for some of its password-cracking software.
Russians start selling Wi-Fi encryption cracker

The Russian security company that caused a stir some months by talking up its cracking tool for recovering Wi-Fi encryption keys, has started selling its software to all-comers in a specially packaged product.
London Wi-Fi still poorly secured

Too many organisations are relying on primitive security protection when it comes to wireless networks according to a survey from RSA. London comes out especially badly with 20 percent of wireless access points unencrypted and half of the remainder relying on poor security technology.
Meru secures leaky wireless LANs

Meru Networks is using Wi-Fi signals to "cloak" wireless LANs and make it impossible for hackers to decipher them outside the office building.

Latest Features

The 5 coolest things to come out of CES

Anyone who's attended tech conventions over the past five years has heard plenty about 4G wireless networks, but this year the hype has become a reality.
Best free WiFi security tools

WiFi security has come a long way from the days when consumers used wireless routers with inadequate or no encryption, and overlooked the need to change default passwords for gateway access.
Despite Google Street Car incident, WiFi data collection continues

Four months ago, amidst a backlash from government regulators and privacy advocates, Google stopped collecting WiFi data with its Street View cars. But that doesn't mean Google has stopped collecting wireless data altogether, and neither have other companies such as Apple.
The lowdown on the Techworld product awards

We're often asked why certain products won an award - or why others didn't. We don't want the judges' decision to be shrouded in secrecy so this year we're setting out why the winners triumphed.
12 top mobile and wireless issues for 2008: Part 1

There's a bumper year ahead, says Craig Mathias.
Performance is part of the Wi-Fi puzzle

AirMagnet's Chia Chee Kuan tells us why wireless performance is as important as security - especially with fast, complex 802.11n waiting in the wings.
Replacing WEP has become an urgent priority

The old wireless security standard was broken years ago, but some people have had to keep using it because of their equipment. Now is the time to change that.
Time to sell wireless security as a service?

Wireless security has been mis-sold, says David King, of Airtight networks. It's essential to protect wired networks, and it has to be provided as a service.
802.11n is ready - so go for it!

Craig Mathias sees no need to wait for a final standard before buying the next-gen technology, and he gives his thoughts on voicemail and wireless security.
Wireless security starts with drivers

Wireless network card drivers have been under attack since the Black Hat USA 2006 conference, and nearly every super-popular driver now appears vulnerable.

How-tos

How to make your wireless router faster

How to add a new wireless router to a network

How to stay safe on public WiFi

Case Study: Microsoft: the world's largest WLAN

Case Study: University gives top marks to virtual cell Wi-Fi

Case Study: University picks two different wireless LANs

Case Study: College gets the NAC of wireless security

Is WEP ever enough?

Slideshows

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A simple guide to Wi-Fi security

The future of malware

Tips and tricks for protecting Android devices

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Securing the Wired and Wireless Network

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Integrity of Information on the Move with the Cisco Secure Wireless Solution

The growth of wireless networking has blurred the traditional boundaries between trusted and untrusted networks and shifted security priorities from the network perimeter to information security. The need to secure mobile information and control the wireless environment to prevent unauthorized access must be a priority for maintaining the integrity of corporate information and systems.
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Best Practices for Outdoor Wireless Security

While the idea of a network being physically outside the confines of a building may raise concerns about security, IT administrators can rest assured that with proper measures, outdoor wireless networks can be just as secure as indoor wired and wireless LANs.
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Integrity of Information on the Move with the Cisco Secure Wireless Solution

As a basis for any wireless security strategy, IT should focus on protecting sensitive customer, partner, and financial information. The digitalization of information and the ubiquity of IP communications have improved productivity and business processes by making access to information immediate.
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