wireless
Wi-Fi 7 trials show big performance gains for enterprise networks
The next generation of wireless technology is getting a real-world test, and the results are promising. Recent trials led by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), in …
94% of Wi-Fi networks lack protection against deauthentication attacks
A recent report from Nozomi Networks Labs, based on an analysis of over 500,000 wireless networks worldwide, reveals that only 6% are adequately protected against wireless …
Stratoshark: Wireshark for the cloud – now available!
Stratoshark is an innovative open-source tool that brings Wireshark’s detailed network visibility to the cloud, providing users with a standardized approach to cloud …
Faraway Russian hackers breached US organization via Wi-Fi
Forest Blizzard, a threat group associated with Russia’s GRU military intelligence service, repeatedly breached a US-based organization via compromised computer systems …
NetAlertX: Open-source Wi-Fi intruder detector
NetAlertX is an open-source Wi-Fi/LAN intruder detection tool that scans your network for connected devices and alerts you when new or unknown devices are detected. It …
How to protect IP surveillance cameras from Wi-Fi jamming
Gone are the days of criminals cutting camera wires to evade detection: with the proliferation of affordable internet-connected cameras, burglars must resort to Wi-Fi jamming. …
BSAM: Open-source methodology for Bluetooth security assessment
Many wireless headsets using Bluetooth technology have vulnerabilities that may allow malicious individuals to covertly listen in on private conversations, Tarlogic Security …
Wi-Fi 7’s mission-critical role in enterprise, industrial networking
As we transition from Wi-Fi 6 to the more advanced Wi-Fi 7, we uncover the significant enhancements in speed, efficiency, and spectrum usage that set it apart from its …
Future of wireless technology: Key predictions for 2024
Wi-Fi technology continues to evolve in ways that anticipate the needs of consumers, businesses, enterprise verticals, smart cities, and service providers, according to the …
IEEE 802.11az provides security enhancements, solves longstanding problems
In this Help Net Security interview, Jonathan Segev, IEEE 802.11 Task Group (TG) Chair of next-generation positioning (TGaz) at IEEE, discusses IEEE 802.11az. The new standard …
Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO on key drivers for Wi-Fi adoption in enterprise networks
The demand for robust, reliable, and high-speed connectivity is increasing rapidly in the era of relentless digital transformation. This Help Net Security interview with Tiago …
5G connections set to rise past 5.9 billion by 2027
Global 5G wireless connections increased by 76% from the end of 2021 to the end of 2022, reaching up to 1.05 billion, and it will touch a mark of 5.9 billion by the end of …