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Comcast launches xFi Advanced Gateway, a WiFi 6 certified device
2020-01-09 03:30

The nation's largest gigabit speed provider, now becomes one of the first U.S. Internet Service Providers to offer a WiFi 6 Certified gateway delivering faster speeds, ultimate capacity, lower latency and best-in-class WiFi coverage throughout the home. The xFi Advanced Gateway is designed for high-performance users to handle more capacity for even more smart home devices coming online today and in the future.

Comcast announces new Wi-Fi 6-certified gateway, security features for internet customers at CES 2020
2020-01-06 22:00

Comcast is making its internet service faster and more secure with new hardware and free security features that alerts customers to threats. Comcast Xfinity made two big announcements at CES 2020: It's going to have a fast new gateway available, and it's making important security features available for free to its internet customers.

Comcast Business SecurityEdge helps small businesses manage the risk of cyberattacks
2019-09-25 03:00

Comcast Business announced the launch of its new cloud-based internet security solution, specifically engineered to help small businesses effectively manage the growing risk of cyberattacks....

Comcast Business, Fortinet and Akamai drive innovation in cloud-based cybersecurity solutions
2019-09-09 00:15

Comcast Business announced two strategic initiatives aimed at driving increased innovation in cloud-based cybersecurity solutions for customers of all sizes – SMB through Enterprise. The...

Comcast acquires BluVector, developer of AI-powered cybersecurity technology
2019-03-06 14:00

Comcast announced it has acquired BluVector, a company that uses advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide cybersecurity protection to companies and government agencies....

Comcast Acquires AI Cybersecurity Firm BluVector
2019-03-05 14:04

Media and telecommunications giant Comcast said it has acquired BluVector, a company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology to help detect cyber threats. The...

Comcast security nightmare: default ‘0000’ PIN on everybody’s account
2019-03-05 12:25

It didn't require an account PIN to switch carriers. Everybody uses 0000, it said, making it easier for customers… and phone hijackers.

Comcast Xfinity web flaws exposed customer data
2018-08-10 12:48

It's one thing to discover a data leak, it's another to find out from a journalist that your website is leaking customer data.

Starbucks site slurped, Comcast keys clocked, mad Mac Monero mining malware and much more
2018-05-26 14:01

Some security bites for the long weekend Roundup While this week was dominated by news of a new Spectre variant, the VPNFilter botnet, and TalkTalk's badbad routersrouters, plenty of other stories...

Comcast Patches Router Bug That Leaked Some Wi-Fi Passwords
2018-05-22 16:09

A bug in Comcast’s activation website for its Xfinity routers leaked sensitive customer data.