Category: Networking

Aug 09, 2018

Easier to Crack WPA/WPA2 than Previously Thought

We already knew that WPA2 was susceptible to cracking (Krack Attack) last year. It's bad enough that WPA2 is vulnerable,

Jul 31, 2018

Three VPN Deals for Everybody

I've often said that everybody needs some sort of VPN service to protect data transmissions. The issue is cost for

Jul 25, 2018

Bluetooth Pairing Vulnerable to Attack

Threatpost reported that researchers at the Israel Institute of Technology have identified a security vulnerability in the Bluetooth specification. The

Jul 23, 2018

Which 16 Popular VPNs Leak Data?

Secure communications means encrypting the data stream. You definitely want to consider using a VPN if you are concerned about

Jul 02, 2018

WPA3 – Improved Security for Wi-Fi

Well, it's finally here. In the Fall of 2017, a vulnerability in WPA2 wireless encryption was discovered. Known as the

Jan 10, 2018

Every Kick in the Ass is a Step Forward

I love that title. Recently, Bleeping Computer posted information about a newly announced Wi-Fi standard. Last year, WPA2 was discovered

Nov 20, 2017

Deleted Saved Wi-Fi Networks in Windows 10

I have several different models of the Wi-Fi Pineapple from Hak5. For those that don't know, the Pineapple impersonates Wi-Fi

Oct 16, 2017

WPA2 Wi-Fi Encryption Not Safe Either

For years we've lectured that WEP and WPA have been cracked so only WPA2 networks were safe. Not anymore. It

Sep 13, 2017

Billions of Devices Susceptible to Bluetooth Attack

According to a report by Threat Post, Security researchers at IoT security firm Armis have discovered several bugs that allow

Jul 12, 2017

Research Shows Users Will Connect to Any Fast/Free Wi-Fi

The human body is a wonderful miracle. However, the human brain isn't so smart when it comes to technology security.

Jun 28, 2017

Potential Ransomware Attack at DLA Piper

Legaltech News reported that DLA Piper suffered a cyberattack that took down its phones and computers. It appears that the

Apr 26, 2017

Over Twenty Linksys Wi-Fi Routers Have Security Holes

Linksys makes consumer grade routers, but many businesses also use them to connect to the corporate network. That may not