Security News

D-Link patches critical flaws in wireless range extender, Wi-Fi cameras firmware (Help Net Security)
2015-03-17 14:33

D-Link has released new firmware for its DAP-1320 wireless range extender and the DCS-93xL family of Wi-Fi cameras in order to patch two critical vulnerabilities that can lead to device hijacking. ...

Flaw in GoPro update mechanism reveals users' Wi-Fi passwords (Help Net Security)
2015-03-03 16:52

A vulnerability in the update mechanism for the wireless networks operated by GoPro cameras has allowed a security researcher to easily harvest over a 1,000 login credentials (including his own). ...

Global experiment exposes the dangers of using Wi-Fi hotspots (Help Net Security)
2015-03-03 08:12

A global Wi-Fi hacking experiment exposed major security issues regarding the browsing habits of users around the globe. Avast mobile security experts traveled to cities in the United States, Europe, ...

How a 7-year-old girl hacked a public Wi-Fi network in 10	minutes
2015-01-23 19:33

http://www.information-age.com/technology/security/123458891/how-7-year-old-girl-hacked-public-wi-fi-network-10-minutes By Ben Rossi Information Age 21 January 2015

Free tool automates phishing attacks for Wi-Fi passwords
2015-01-06 08:36

http://www.csoonline.com/article/2863402/identity-access/free-tool-automates-phishing-attacks-for-wifi-passwords.html By Lucian Constantin IDG News Service Jan 5, 2015

Luxury Hotel Wi-Fi Hacked To Target Business Executives
2014-11-11 08:06

http://www.techweekeurope.co.uk/security/hotel-wifi-hacked-executives-kaspersky-155165 By Michael Moore Tech Week Europe 10 Nov 2014

New hacking scenario emerges: Wi-Fi signal-sniffing drones
2014-08-20 11:50

http://defensesystems.com/articles/2014/08/15/drones-can-hack-wifi-networks.aspx By George Leopold Defense Systems Aug 15, 2014