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Critical 0-days found in CPE WAN Management Protocol
Check Point has released its findings of security concerns in CPE WAN Management Protocol (CWMP/TR-069) deployments, used by major ISPs globally to control business and …
8 online safety rules for college-bound kids
Iovation is providing eight digital safety tips for college-bound kids. Previous generations didn’t need to have “the digital talk” but in a world where what …
EFF invites hackers to test, secure its Open Wireless Router
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has released Open Wireless Router, an experimental alpha release of wireless router software that is meant to improve some and add new …
Cisco fixes critical flaw in modems and wireless gateways
Cisco has fixed a critical vulnerability affecting a number of its wireless residential gateways and cable modems, and is urging users to check whether their service providers …
New IP-based wireless networking protocol created
Recognizing the need for a better way to connect products in the home, seven companies announced that they’ve joined forces to develop Thread, a new IP-based wireless …
Security weakness found in WiFi enabled LED light bulb
Researchers at Context Information Security have been able to expose a security weakness in a WiFi enabled, energy efficient LED light bulb that can be controlled from a …
Wireless security risks and defenses
In this interview, Kent Lawson, CEO of Private WiFi, talks about the key threats exposed by wireless access, offers protection advice and illustrates the trends that will …
Hackers to attack routers at DEF CON
A competition is scheduled for hackers and computer scientists from around the world to better protect consumers against widespread security vulnerabilities in wireless …
Employees take too many risks with Wi-Fi security
UK employees are potentially putting their companies at risk of cyber-attack when using mobile devices for work purposes while on holiday or on a short break, new research has …
Linksys launches Pro Series Wireless Access Point
Linksys announced the first Pro Series Wi-Fi access point with the launch of the Wireless-AC Dual Band Access Point (LAPAC1750PRO). The new Pro Series access point offers …
iOS 8 will randomize devices’ MAC address to increase privacy
The next major release of Apple’s iOS mobile operating system will include an important change: when local wireless networks scan for devices in range, devices running …
WatchGuard integrates wired and wireless network security
WatchGuard has announced that its UTM and NGFW appliances allow users to deploy, configure and manage both wired and wireless network security through a single device in a …
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