The Hacker News

JULY 12, 2024

American telecom service provider AT&T has confirmed that threat actors managed to access data belonging to "nearly all" of its wireless customers as well as customers of mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) using AT&T's wireless network.

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WIRED Threat Level

AUGUST 14, 2024

Researchers have discovered a way that would allow anyone with a few hundred dollars to hack into a wireless gear-shifting systems used by the top cycling teams for events like the Tour de France.

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Schneier on Security

APRIL 5, 2021

The new 802.11bf standard will turn Wi-Fi devices into object sensors: In three years or so, the Wi-Fi specification is scheduled to get an upgrade that will turn wireless devices into sensors capable of gathering data about the people and objects bathed in their signals. More detail in the article.

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Bleeping Computer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A team of academic researchers show that a new set of attacks called 'VoltSchemer' can inject voice commands to manipulate a smartphone's voice assistant through the magnetic field emitted by an off-the-shelf wireless charger. [.]

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The Hacker News

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Cisco has released security updates to address a maximum severity security flaw impacting Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul (URWB) Access Points that could permit unauthenticated, remote attackers to run commands with elevated privileges.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

D-Link has addressed three critical vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-45694 , CVE-2024-45695 , CVE-2024-45697 , impacting three wireless router models. critical): The issue is a stack-based buffer overflow in the web service of certain models of D-Link wireless routers. DIR-X4860 A1 firmware version 1.00, 1.04 CVE-2024-45695 (9.8

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Normal-looking cables (USB-C, Lightning, and so on) that exfiltrate data over a wireless network. I blogged about a previous prototype here.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 20, 2023

AT&T’s disclosure said the information exposed included customer first name, wireless account number, wireless phone number and email address. That’s less clear, as the CPNI rules were established before mobile phones and wireless Internet access were common. ” Also maybe, “What can I do about it?”

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Graham Cluley

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Your smartphone may be toast – if you use a hacked wireless charger, we take a closer look at the latest developments in the unfolding LockBit ransomware drama, and Carole dips her toe into online AI romance apps.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The FCC said it plans to prohibit wireless carriers from allowing a SIM swap unless the carrier uses a secure method of authenticating its customer. By way of example, the commission pointed to the recent breach at T-Mobile that exposed this data on 40 million current, past and prospective customers.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Fortinet warned of a now-patched Wireless LAN Manager (FortiWLM) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-34990 (CVSS score of 9.6), that could lead to admin access and sensitive information disclosure. Fortinet warns of a patched FortiWLM vulnerability that could allow admin access and sensitive information disclosure.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Two young men from the eastern United States have been hit with identity theft and conspiracy charges for allegedly stealing bitcoin and social media accounts by tricking employees at wireless phone companies into giving away credentials needed to remotely access and modify customer account information. Prosecutors say Jordan K.

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Zero Day

DECEMBER 4, 2024

ZDNET compared the best wireless chargers from top brands to see which Qi-certified charger is the best for your phone and watch.

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Tech Republic Security

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Discover the best VoIP routers for businesses in 2024. Easily compare range, transfer rates, connectivity types, price, and more.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Internet is a regional ISP that provides fiber and wireless Internet service. Internet and its subsidiary USI Wireless. Wireless employees were published in clear text on the Internet. Headquartered in Minnetonka, Minn., ” U.S. Since that index also included the messages of U.S. Individual inboxes of U.S.

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Joseph Steinberg

MARCH 15, 2021

Ideally, connect your children’s devices to a separate wireless network than you use (sometimes it may even be best to use your guest network). If you are using proper encryption (ideally, WPA3, and, if that is not available, WPA2), the MAC address filter provides very little, if any, security benefit against hackers.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Twelve South's HiRise 2 Deluxe wireless charger is a sophisticated charging solution for two devices at once.

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The Hacker News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

A collection of 21 security flaws have been discovered in Sierra Wireless AirLink cellular routers and open-source software components like TinyXML and OpenNDS.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 6, 2020

The document provides a list of mitigation strategies, including turning things off: If it is critical that location is not revealed for a particular mission, consider the following recommendations: Determine a non-sensitive location where devices with wireless capabilities can be secured prior to the start of any activities.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 1, 2024

After four years of investigation, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has concluded that four of the major wireless carriers in the US violated the law in sharing access to customers’ location data. The end result was a failure in which no valid customer consent was obtained.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The perpetrators likely dangle multiple phones in the trees to spread the work around to multiple Amazon Flex accounts and avoid detection by Amazon, said Chetan Sharma, a wireless industry consultant. If all the routes were fed through one device, it would be easy for Amazon to detect, he said. ”

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Schneier on Security

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As mentioned earlier, the Flipper Zero has a built-in sub-GHz radio that lets the device receive data (or transmit it, with the right firmware in approved regions) on the same wireless frequencies as keyfobs and other devices.

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Zero Day

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

We went hands-on with chargers from Anker, ESR, Courant, and more to find the best wireless chargers to make powering your devices easier than ever. Did you just preorder the new iPhone 16? Now, break up with your charging cables.

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Schneier on Security

MAY 13, 2020

The rise of wireless networks has caused the two to blur. Possibly a lot, but it's all still in prototype stage. Historically, cyber operations occurred over landline networks and electronic warfare over radio-frequency (RF) airwaves.

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Adam Levin

MARCH 19, 2020

Enable Wireless Encryption: Most households use wireless rather than cabled routers to access the internet. Be sure to encourage employees to enable wireless security (WPA2 is the current standard) to keep unwanted devices off of their network. .

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Krebs on Security

MAY 19, 2021

New research shows how fraudsters can abuse wireless provider websites to identify available, recycled mobile numbers that allow password resets at a range of email providers and financial services online.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

This one is about wireless headphones. Yet another article on the privacy risks of static MAC addresses and always-on Bluetooth connections.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 11, 2021

On deck this month are patches to quash a wormable flaw, a creepy wireless bug, and yet another reason to call for the death of Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE) web browser. ” Another curious bug fixed this month is CVE-2020-24587 , described as a “Windows Wireless Networking Information Disclosure Vulnerability.”

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Zero Day

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The Saramonic Ultra, the latest wireless mic for creators, delivers high-quality audio at a relatively accessible price. Here's the spec run-down.

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Schneier on Security

MARCH 3, 2020

Of greatest concern are vulnerable wireless routers, which often go unpatched indefinitely. Manufacturers have made patches available for most or all of the affected devices, but it's not clear how many devices have installed the patches. That's the real problem. Many of these devices won't get patched -- ever.

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Schneier on Security

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The transmitter sends a wireless signal whose received signal strength (RSSI) is measured by the receiver. Interesting research : In the team's experiments, one WiFi transmitter and one WiFi receiver are behind walls, outside a room in which a number of people are present.

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Schneier on Security

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It can carry up to 2.5 kilograms of explosives and strike a target at a speed of up to 150 kilometers per hour, explains Pavlo Tsybenko, acting director of the Dronarium military academy outside Kyiv. “This drone costs up to $400 and can be made anywhere.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Here’s a look at the back side of that unwelcome parasite: A multi-functional wireless device found attached to a contactless payment terminal at a gas station. A memo sent by the U.S. As we can see from the above image, it includes GSM mobile phone components, allowing it to send stolen card data wirelessly via text message.

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Schneier on Security

AUGUST 26, 2019

The full details of what criteria Bluetana uses to differentiate the two isn't being made public, but its algorithm takes into account metrics like signal strength and other telltale markers that were pulled from data based on scans made at 1,185 gas stations across six different states.

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Graham Cluley

JULY 25, 2024

The US Department of Homeland Security has unveiled a dog-like robot that it says has been adapted to jam the connectivity of smart home devices. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The one thing I'll change in the future (and I don't know when I'll next do this outdoors, TBH) is to plug the RØDE lapel mic into the wireless unit. I've just watched this back and other than mucking around with the gain in the first part of the video, I reckon it's great.

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Zero Day

OCTOBER 11, 2024

AAWireless is regarded by many as the most reliable Android Auto wireless adapter. Its current 20% discount makes it even more attractive.

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