Security News

Ever used an airport lounge printer? You probably don't know how blabby they can be
2018-10-02 09:27

Internet architecture stalwart wants DNS Service Discovery rewritten to protect privacy Privacy consultant and former Internet Architecture Board president Christian Huitema has said he reckons...

Ransomware Disrupts Flight Boards at U.K. Airport
2018-09-17 15:51

Bristol Airport in the United Kingdom was hit recently by a ransomware incident that caused disruption to flight information display systems, forcing staff to resort to whiteboards and markers. read more

Ransomware Attack Takes Down Bristol Airport's Flight Display Screens
2018-09-17 13:18

Bristol Airport has blamed a ransomware attack for causing a blackout of flight information screens for two days over the weekend. The airport said that the attack started Friday morning, taking...

Bristol airport pulls flight info system offline following attack by 'online criminals'
2018-09-17 12:28

No flight delays, miraculously* Bristol Airport deliberately yanked its flight screens offline for two days over the weekend in response to a cyberattack.…

Top 5 riskiest airport Wi-Fi
2018-09-10 17:57

Whatever you do, try to avoid connecting to free wifi at these airports, begs TechRepublic's Tom Merritt

5 riskiest airport Wi-Fi
2018-09-10 17:56

TechRepublic's Tom Merritt counts down the top 5 riskiest wifi at airports in the U.S.

Face Recognition Nabs Fake Passport User at US Airport
2018-08-24 15:17

Facial recognition technology was credited with the arrest this week of a man attempting to use a fake passport to enter the United States at Washington's Dulles airport, officials said. read more

Don't Fear the TSA Cutting Airport Security. Be Glad That They're Talking about It.
2018-08-10 11:10

Last week, CNN reported that the Transportation Security Administration is considering eliminating security at U.S. airports that fly only smaller planes -- 60 seats or fewer. Passengers...

ThreatList: A Ranking of Airports By Riskiest WiFi Networks
2018-07-20 16:29

Airport TSA agents don’t check terminals for insecure WiFi networks, so stay on your toes when using hotspots at these airports.

Attention all passengers: Airport networks are putting you at risk!
2018-07-19 11:30

Coronet released a report identifying San Diego International Airport, John Wayne Airport-Orange County (CA) International Airport and Houston’s William P. Hobby International Airport as America’s...