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News about wireless security
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Carrier IQ: It's time for straight answers
In a perfect world, wireless carriers would respond to the discovery of Carrier IQ with straight answers.
By Jared Newman | 02 December, 2011 08:53
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How to lock down your wireless network
If you operate a wireless network for your home or business, it's important to ward it against opportunistic hackers seeking to steal your data or hijack your Wi-Fi for their own nefarious purposes. We spoke to Steven Andrés, CTO of security consulting firm Special Ops Security, to learn about the best ways to lock down your Wi-Fi. To get started, you'll need to log in to your router's administrative console by typing the router's IP address into your Web browser's address bar. Most routers use a common address like 192.168.1.1, though alternatives like 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.2.1 are also common. Check the manual that came with your router to determine the correct IP address; if you've lost your manual, you can usually find the appropriate IP address on the manufacturer's website.
By Alex Wawro | 12 November, 2011 01:30
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Mobile users want privacy, do little to protect it
While large numbers of consumers are angry about security measures taken by custodians of their online data, three out of every four of them don't even take minimal measures to protect themselves from incursions on their privacy.
By John P. Mello Jr. | 11 November, 2011 05:29
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How to set up and maintain a wireless workplace
Wireless networks aren't just a convenience anymore; they've become an essential part of business culture. It's nearly impossible to walk into a workplace that doesn't use Wi-Fi in some fashion. For the millions of portable wireless devices--from traditional laptops to smartphones and tablets (including Apple's iDevices and the ever-expanding menagerie of Android-based gear)--that people carry with them today, Wi-Fi is the great connector, providing an industry-standard communication layer for untethered devices.
By Keith Schultz | 30 September, 2011 08:14
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Google issues patch to plug Android data leaks
Google's putting a quick patch on an Android security flaw that could leak contacts and calendar data through open Wi-Fi networks.
By Jared Newman | 19 May, 2011 04:52
Tutorials about wireless security
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Firesheep, Blacksheep, and protecting your Wi-Fi data
Despite the convenience, free public Wi-Fi networks like those found in hotels, Starbucks, and McDonald's are also a serious risk when it comes to your data and personal information.
By Tony Bradley | 11 November, 2010 07:42
Features about wireless security
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Steps to secure your smartphone against data theft
You may already know the basics of Internet security and keeping your personal data private while browsing the Web: Use a firewall, don't open attachments you aren't expecting, and never follow links from strangers. But what about your smartphone? The ease with which security researcher Georgia Weidman was able to infect Android phones with her custom botnet during the 2011 ShmooCon security conference suggests that anyone concerned about the privacy of the personal data stored on their smartphone should think twice before downloading dubious or otherwise untrustworthy apps.
By Alex Wawro | 05 March, 2011 11:04
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