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A bug is about to confuse a lot of computers by turning back time 20 years

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This would mean Network Time Protocol (NTP) servers using the broken GPSD versions would think it’s March 2002 instead of October 2021. Authentication mechanisms such as Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP) and Kerberos also rely heavily on time. How bad is it? Various businesses and organizations rely on these systems.

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What does WiFi stand for?

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In 2002, WECA was rebranded to WiFi Alliance, which features hundreds of renowned member companies today. For home WiFi, here are some tips that can help you improve your network security settings: Update your router’s firmware to the latest version to patch any vulnerabilities. Always change default passwords.

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