Security News

Researchers Discover Command Injection Flaw in Wi-Fi Alliance's Test Suite
2024-10-25 13:41

A security flaw impacting the Wi-Fi Test Suite could enable unauthenticated local attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges. The CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC) said the...

How to Share a Wi-Fi Password: A Step-by-Step Guide
2024-10-02 09:12

Learn how to share a Wi-Fi password on iPhones, iPads, Macs, Androids, and Windows computers.

Microsoft Defender adds detection of unsecure Wi-Fi networks
2024-09-30 20:47

Microsoft Defender now automatically detects and notifies users with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription when they're connected to unsecured Wi-Fi networks. [...]

Public Wi-Fi operator investigating cyberattack at UK's busiest train stations
2024-09-26 10:29

See it, say it… not sorted just yet as network access remains offline A cybersecurity incident is being probed at Network Rail, the UK non-departmental public body responsible for repairing and...

NetAlertX: Open-source Wi-Fi intruder detector
2024-09-25 05:00

NetAlertX is an open-source Wi-Fi/LAN intruder detection tool that scans your network for connected devices and alerts you when new or unknown devices are detected. It provides visibility into...

D-Link fixes critical RCE, hardcoded password flaws in WiFi 6 routers
2024-09-16 14:24

D-Link has fixed critical vulnerabilities in three popular wireless router models that allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or access the devices using hardcoded credentials. [...]

Green Berets storm building after compromising its Wi-Fi
2024-08-30 21:00

Relax, it's just a drill. This time at least US Army Special Forces, aka the Green Berets, have been demonstrating their ability to use offensive cyber-security tools in the recent Swift Response...

Open-source project enables Raspberry Pi Bluetooth Wi-Fi network configuration
2024-08-02 03:30

It released its open-source project to enable Raspberry Pi Bluetooth Wi-Fi network configuration. The project allows a computer or mobile device to easily transfer a Wi-Fi configuration via Bluetooth, the same way users set up smart devices around the house.

Australian Man Charged for Fake Wi-Fi Scam on Domestic Flights
2024-07-02 04:29

An Australian man has been charged with running a fake Wi-Fi access point during a domestic flight with an aim to steal user credentials and data. The unnamed 42-year-old "allegedly established...

Australian charged for ‘Evil Twin’ WiFi attack on plane
2024-07-01 18:28

An Australian man was charged by Australia's Federal Police for allegedly conducting an 'evil twin' WiFi attack on various domestic flights and airports in Perth, Melbourne, and Adelaide to steal other people's email or social media credentials. An evil twin WiFi network is a malicious/fake wireless access point that uses the identical SSID as that of a legitimate or expected network in a specific area.