Amazon’s Ring Video Doorbell Pro broadcasted home wi-fi passwords unencrypted
A small blunder by Amazon developers exposed users to attacks on home wi-fi networks.
A small blunder by Amazon developers exposed users to attacks on home wi-fi networks.
Your future 'CERTIFIED WPA3' router might not be all its KRACK'd up to be.
Your neighbors and anyone nearby now has a way to steal your passwords and snoop on what you're looking at on the web.
The Christmas season is ramping up but Australian shoppers risk being victimised by scammers, new figures suggest, with many still unable to pick out phishing emails and unaware that their home Wi-Fi network can be compromised. This is a concern for anyone shopping online: with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales being buried in a mass of scams, malware, and even fake Wi-Fi, it’s harder than ever for online shoppers to go about their business untouched.
David Braue | 28 Nov | Read more
Cybersecurity researchers tried a new tack by introducing security bugs to teach bug-finding tools how to find software bugs, while Google was working on techniques that might stop quantum computers from being able to crack encryption methods in wide use today.
David Braue | 11 Jul | Read more
We've spent the last two weeks looking at applications you can use to protect your computer from unauthorized access: Apple's built-in firewall for incoming access and Little Snitch for monitoring both inbound and outbound network access. But how do you keep people from looking at your network traffic while you're on public Wi-Fi networks, such as those provided by your ISP, your favorite coffee shop, or the local library?
Jeffery Battersby | 09 Jul | Read more
Rose's Internet service intermittently slows to a crawl. She wants to make sure that her neighbors haven't hacked her Wi-Fi for free connectivity.
Lincoln Spector | 16 Jan | Read more
On Tuesday, researchers from Skycure disclosed at the RSA conference that a previously known iOS flaw related to automatic Wi-Fi network connection and a newly discovered SSL certificate handling error could cause an iPhone or iPad to crash and endlessly reboot as long as it remains within range of the network. (Skycure sells monitoring and mitigation systems.)
Glenn Fleishman | 24 Apr | Read more
A router is the heart of your network, so it deserves to be chosen carefully. Any router will share your Internet connection amongst your computers and other networkable devices (smartphones, tablets, and so on), but better models provide features that will enhance your network and its performance. Whether you're seeking a business- or consumer-class router, here are the eight most essential features to look for.
Eric Geier | 17 May | Read more
The latest wireless standard addresses today’s biggest Wi-Fi challenges: performance and the increasing density of devices and diversity of applications. In this Aruba eBook, discover how 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) is enabling smart workspaces by delivering seamless connections and integrated experiences.