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Army researchers awarded patent for secure comms
Army researchers have been awarded a patent for inventing a practical method for Army wireless devices to covertly authenticate and communicate. Photo by Jason Edwards …

Despite COVID-19, 5G progress in connections and deployments continues
5G progress in connections and deployments continues despite the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic downturn according to 5G Americas. According to data from Omdia, …

A math formula could help 5G networks efficiently share communications frequencies
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a mathematical formula that, computer simulations suggest, could help 5G and other …

Number of active IoT devices expected to reach 24.1 billion in 2030
At the end of 2019 there were 7.6 billion active IoT devices, a figure which will grow to 24.1 billion in 2030, a CAGR of 11%, according to a research published by Transforma …

Global 5G connections reach 17.7 million, 59 5G commercial networks live
Customers are making 5G the fastest growing generation of cellular wireless technology in terms of new subscriptions, according to 5G Americas. According to data based from …

Flaw affecting 1B+ Wi-Fi-enabled devices allows attackers to decrypt wireless network packets
ESET researchers have discovered Kr00k (CVE-2019-15126), a previously unknown vulnerability in Wi-Fi chips used in many client devices, Wi-Fi access points and routers. Kr00k …

Emotet can spread to poorly secured Wi-Fi networks and computers on them
Here’s yet another reason to secure Wi-Fi networks and Windows user accounts with a strong enough password: researchers have spotted and analyzed a malware program that …

Enterprise WLAN market revenue declines year over year
The combined enterprise and consumer wireless local area network (WLAN) market segments fell 3.6% year over year in the third quarter of 2019 (3Q19) with worldwide revenues of …

5G IoT security: Opportunity comes with risks
Slowly but surely, 5G digital cellular networks are being set up around the world. It will take years for widespread coverage and use to be achieved, so what better time than …

Should free internet access be considered as a human right?
Free internet access must be considered as a human right, as people unable to get online – particularly in developing countries – lack meaningful ways to influence …

IT teams are embracing intent-based networking, investing in AI technologies
The network is vital to today’s digital business. Whether maximizing employee productivity, optimizing customer experience or keeping data protected and secure, the network is …

Most decision makers expect AI and 5G to impact their cybersecurity strategy
An overwhelming majority of cybersecurity and risk management leaders believe that developments in 5G wireless technology will create cybersecurity challenges for their …
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