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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. What is Wireless Security?

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On Chinese "Spy Trains"

Schneier on Security

That's why there is so much worry about Chinese-made equipment for the new 5G wireless networks. It's also why the United States has blocked the cybersecurity company Kaspersky from selling its Russian-made antivirus products to US government agencies.

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Tracing the Supply Chain Attack on Android

Krebs on Security

com via Domaintools.com shows the domain was assigned in 2015 to a company called “ Shanghai Blazefire Network Technology Co. In July 2017, Russian antivirus vendor Dr.Web published research showing that Triada had been installed by default on at least four low-cost Android models. Research on blazefire[.]com com , buydudu[.]com

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Retailer Orvis.com Leaked Hundreds of Internal Passwords on Pastebin

Krebs on Security

For instance, included in the Pastebin files from Orvis were plaintext usernames and passwords for just about every kind of online service or security product the company has used, including: -Antivirus engines. Orvis wireless networks (public and private). Employee wireless phone services. Data backup services. Linux servers.

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The Best Wi-Fi 6 Routers Secure and Fast Enough for Business

eSecurity Planet

Congestion tends to be the biggest problem with wireless networks, and Wi-Fi 6 promises relief there in addition to greater performance. Not surprisingly, the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) expects mass adoption of Wi-Fi 6/6E technology over the next year. Netgear Nighthawk RAXE500. GHz quad-core processor. ASUS RT-AX86U.

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Best Wi-Fi Security & Performance Testing Tools for 2022

eSecurity Planet

See our picks for the the Best Antivirus Software. While these problems have faded over time, as Wi-Fi prevalence grew dramatically, it has reached the point where most users utilize Wi-Fi networks without having much of a clue about how they work or the underlying technology. The Evolution of Wi-Fi to Overcome Security Challenges.

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Tracing the Supply Chain Attack on Android

Krebs on Security

com via Domaintools.com shows the domain was assigned in 2015 to a company called “ Shanghai Blazefire Network Technology Co. In July 2017, Russian antivirus vendor Dr.Web published research showing that Triada had been installed by default on at least four low-cost Android models. Research on blazefire[.]com com , buydudu[.]com

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