Security News

Toll fraud malware disables your WiFi to force premium subscriptions
2022-06-30 23:05

Microsoft is warning that toll fraud malware is one of the most prevalent threats on Android and that it is evolving with features that allow automatic subscription to premium services. In a report today, Microsoft shares technical details on how toll fraud malware works and how it can be prevented on Android.

Exploring the insecurity of readily available Wi-Fi networks
2022-06-28 04:30

He walks you through various protocols we see in the wild, and introduces specific hacking techniques to crack Wi-Fi passwords. CyberArk researchers have already proven the ease with which attackers can access Wi-Fi networks, having recently gone on wardriving exercises in San Francisco, Dallas and Tel Aviv to uncover how many Wi-Fi networks could be could cracked using readily-available and cheap equipment.

June Windows preview updates fix VPN, RDP, RRAS, and Wi-Fi issues
2022-06-24 10:11

Redmond published three cumulative updates as part of its scheduled June 2022 monthly "C" updates to allow customers to test upcoming fixes: KB5014668, KB5014665, and KB5014669. As the company revealed on Thursday in updates to known issue entries in the Windows health dashboard [1, 2, 3], the updates also address connectivity issues when using Wi-Fi hotspots after installing Windows updates released as part of the June 2022 Patch Tuesday.

Microsoft: June Windows updates may break Wi-Fi hotspots
2022-06-17 09:10

Microsoft is investigating a newly acknowledged issue causing connectivity issues when using Wi-Fi hotspots after deploying Windows updates released during the June 2022 Patch Tuesday. According to a new entry on the Windows release health dashboard, Windows devices where one of the June updates has been installed might be unable to use the Wi-Fi hotspot feature.

WiFi probing exposes smartphone users to tracking, info leaks
2022-06-11 15:46

Researchers at the University of Hamburg in Germany have conducted a field experiment capturing hundreds of thousands of passersby's WiFi connection probe requests to determine the type of data transmitted without the device owners realizing it. WiFi probing is a standard process, part of the bilateral communication required between a smartphone and an access point to establish a connection.

This Wi-Fi adapter and decentralized VPN make it safer to work remotely
2022-06-03 15:10

This Wi-Fi adapter and decentralized VPN make it safer to work remotely We may be compensated by vendors who appear on this page through methods such as affiliate links or sponsored partnerships. If you work remotely, it can be difficult to ensure you're always on a safe connection when you're working on public Wi-Fi. A more reliable, pay-once solution is the Deeper Connect Pico Decentralized VPN & Cybersecurity Hardware + Wi-Fi Adapter.

Using Wi-Fi 6 to Power Hyper-Aware Healthcare Facilities
2022-06-01 00:00

The medical internet of things market is expected to reach $158 billion in valuation in 2022, up from its 2017 value of $41 billion. As healthcare facilities continue to add IoT devices, this article discusses the necessity of Wi-Fi 6 for providing contextual health data to improve patient outcomes in modern healthcare facilities.

Remote work hazards: Attackers exploit weak WiFi, endpoints, and the cloud
2022-05-17 03:30

Attackers have seized on vulnerabilities in these environments, creating more work and larger budgets for security teams. The hybrid workforce reality is causing greater concerns with data leakage, ransomware and attacks through remote access tools and cloud services.

Cybersecurity: Don’t browse public Wi-Fi without a VPN
2022-02-24 18:10

Cybersecurity: Don't browse public Wi-Fi without a VPN. In the remote working age, we're all spending more time on public Wi-Fi than we're used to. When you're on public Wi-Fi, you should take some basic precautions to ensure your connection is protected.

Web Filtering and Compliances for Wi-Fi Providers
2022-02-24 16:06

While it is impossible to guarantee 100 percent protection on public Wi-Fi, there are certain measures that can be taken to significantly reduce the risk of cyberthreats over the network and most countries started forcing Wi-Fi providers to include cybersecurity protection along with the internet in order to make them comply with the law. Web filtering is considered to be an all-in-one package solution that protects users from cyber-threats while filtering the internet from unwanted content.