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Worried about Wi-Fi security?

January 19, 2005 You should be. The complexity of maintaining a home network is leading owners to put security on the back burner. TAGS: back burner, technology provider, Wi-Fi security, complexity, WLAN, Wi-Fi network, wireless network, networking, Wi-Fi, home network, security, owner, Broadcom Corp., training

Security A to Z: Wi-Fi

November 28, 2006 For all Wi-Fi has done to bring people online, it's also opened them up to potential risk. TAGS: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi network, London, security, wireless network, Apple Computer

The citywide Wi-Fi reality check

May 27, 2005 TAGS: Philadelphia, network infrastructure, city, Wi-Fi network, interference, Boston, telecommunications company, Wi-Fi, service provider, operation, Internet Service Provider, security, virus

November 16, 2007 More than half of computer users surveyed by security firm Sophos admit to having used another's Wi-Fi without permission. TAGS: Sophos Plc., Graham Cluley, Internet access, Wi-Fi, survey, Internet Service Provider, security

Report: Wi-Fi to supersede wired Ethernet

August 29, 2007 Analysts suggest that 802.11n Wi-Fi will start replacing wired Ethernet within the next two to three years. TAGS: IEEE 802.11n, throughput, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, mobility, Gigabit Ethernet, VoIP, LAN, Fast Ethernet, security

Does Wi-Fi security matter?

June 28, 2006 A large number of Wi-Fi networks are "horribly insecure," researchers say, but what that means is up for debate. TAGS: Wi-Fi network, security expert, WEP, researcher, Wi-Fi, security, router

Breaking into a laptop via Wi-Fi

August 2, 2006 Flaws in software that runs wireless-networking hardware could let attackers take over PCs, including Macs, Black Hat warns. TAGS: Black Hat, researcher, Wi-Fi, flaw, attacker, attack, threat, Apple MacBook, software company, Apple Computer, laptop computer, Intel, security, PC, operating system, video

'Evil twin' could pose Wi-Fi threat

January 21, 2005 Wi-Fi hot-spot users should be on their guard for fake wireless access points used by hackers to steal data, researchers warn. TAGS: base station, twin, attacker, researcher, hacker, Wi-Fi, access point, security

Cisco flaw puts Wi-Fi networks at risk

November 2, 2005 Fix is out for bug in WLAN controllers that could enable an attacker to send malicious wireless traffic. TAGS: Cisco Systems Inc., Wi-Fi network, Wi-Fi access point, flaw, access point, Wi-Fi, radio frequency, attacker, controller, Cisco IOS, WLAN, traffic, attack, security, radio

McAfee acquires Wireless Security

June 2, 2005 Company will gain new Wi-Fi technology through the deal and plans to introduce new consumer products this fall. TAGS: wireless security, McAfee Inc., Wi-Fi security, Wi-Fi, Webcast, small business, WEP, wireless network, California, security

Windows Wi-Fi vulnerability discovered

January 16, 2006 Feature can be exploited to include a user's PC in a peer-to-peer network, allowing access to information on its hard drive. TAGS: MessageLabs Ltd., P2P, hacker, SSID, Wi-Fi, broadcasting, wireless network, vulnerability, researcher, security, firewall, Service Pack 2, virus, Microsoft Windows, hard drive, Microsoft Windows XP

Security is a JiWire act

May 3, 2005 Wi-Fi software provider unveils its first premium service: a secure connection in porous public hot spots. TAGS: hot spot, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi network, phishing, security, CEO

Security in focus at Black Hat

March 2, 2007 Computer security pros descend on Washington, D.C., confab to talk risks, hacks and digital self-defense. TAGS: Black Hat, computer security, RFID, Washington D.C., Wi-Fi, researcher, security, blog, Apple Macintosh, PC

Broadcom flaw could allow Wi-Fi hijacks

November 14, 2006 Vulnerable software was shipped in PCs and networking gear from HP, Dell, Gateway, eMachines and others. TAGS: Broadcom Corp., flaw, vulnerability, Black Hat, Wi-Fi, SSID, wireless networking, researcher, eMachines Inc., Symantec Corp., security, wireless network, access point, Gateway Inc., Dell, PC

Intel sends out Centrino patches

August 2, 2006 Flaws in Centrino device drivers and ProSet management software compromise security of the wireless technology. TAGS: Intel Centrino, F-Secure Corp., patch management, Intel, flaw, device driver, chip company, vulnerability, security, Wi-Fi, laptop computer

Apple closes Wi-Fi hole

January 26, 2007 Security update fixes an AirPort vulnerability disclosed in November as part of the Month of Kernel Bugs campaign. TAGS: Apple Computer, vulnerability, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Apple MacBook, security, Wi-Fi

Security from A to Z: Questions

November 27, 2006 Security is ever-evolving--as soon as one threat is defeated, another emerges. Part of a series on hot security topics. TAGS: threat, security, Wi-Fi

Apple Mac OS X patch plugs 31 vulnerabilities

November 29, 2006 Bundle of fixes includes patch for zero-day Wi-Fi hijack flaw and other bugs, some that could let an attacker commandeer Macs. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, flaw, Apple Mac OS X, vulnerability, Apple Macintosh, security, font, Wi-Fi, operating system

Stamping out fires in security

October 3, 2006 A zero-day flaw in MacOS X and Firefox and third-party Windows patches turn up the heat for Net users. Plus: Buyout boom in security. TAGS: flaw, security, Firefox, Apple Mac OS, patch management, researcher, Apple Computer, Wi-Fi, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, blog, Microsoft Windows

Attack code out for new Apple Wi-Fi flaw

November 1, 2006 Researchers rap Apple for mishandling flaws and kick off a "month of kernel bugs" by publishing an exploit for a new Mac Wi-Fi bug. TAGS: flaw, Wi-Fi, vulnerability, security tool, researcher, exploit, Apple Computer, IEEE 802.11, bug, security, Apple Macintosh, e-mail