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New credit card security rules to have impact
News Revisions, though minor, involve "some noteworthy changes" that will impact compliance efforts in future, say industry experts. New version takes effect Oct. 1.
Tags: Data security, Authentication and encryption, Network security, Security implementation/standards, Security Management, Security, WEP, RSA Security Inc., Security Rule, payment
WPA crack details revealed
News Two German researchers have published a paper giving details of how to crack the Wi-Fi Protected Access encryption standard, as well as a proof-of-concept tool.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Security, WEP, Access Point, SANS Institute, IT Professional, Attack, TKIP, WPA, Wi-Fi
HP ProCurve Wireless Edge Services zl Module
Reviews The Wireless Edge Services Module combines with HPÂ’s Radio Port Wi-Fi access points to provide a simple and efficient way for companies to deploy and manage large wireless networks.
WPA wireless encryption cracked
News At upcoming conference, researchers will detail how key encryption feature used in securing wireless systems can be cracked.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, 802.11/Wi-Fi, WEP, Encryption, Wireless, PC World, TKIP, cash register, WPA, Wi-Fi
Plan to extend police-hacking powers gathers pace
News The Home Office is working with the European Parliament on plans to extend police powers to remotely search PCs without a warrant.
Tags: Corporate law, Web 2.0, Hacking, Police, European Parliament, Officer, computer security expert, Computer, phone, Wi-Fi
Pure Networks Network Magic Service
Product Reviews Pure Networks Network Magic Service
Tags: Network Magic, Security, Device, Pure Networks, Wireless, home network, premium service, Network Magic Service, Net2Go, Printers Option
McAfee Total Protection
Product Reviews McAfee Total Protection
Wireless security guide
Insight With wireless security standards yet to settle, it is no surprise IT pros are still baffled by it. Here's our quick and dirty guide on the topic, comprised of the most frequently asked questions from readers.
Tags: 802.11/Wi-Fi, Security implementation/standards
Finding hotspots with Wireless Assistant
Techguide Learn to use Wireless Assistant for Linux to access wireless networks. Vincent Danen tells you how in this Linux tip.
Tags: Networking, Mobile/Wireless, 802.11/Wi-Fi, Linux
Norton Internet Security 2007
Product Reviews Norton Internet Security 2007
At last, real wireless LAN security
Insight To address problems with weak WEP encryption, the IEEE has introduced the gold standard for wireless security. You can now manage and distribute keys on a user- and session-level basis.
Just say no to Wired Equivalent Privacy
Techguide Whether you're running a home wireless network or a corporate wireless network, you need to know the truth about Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
Tags: Security, Mobile/Wireless
Wi-Fi hack caused TK Maxx security breach
News The biggest loss of credit-card data in history was brought about largely because of lax wireless LAN security, it has emerged.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless, Data security, Network security, Security Management
Fix hardware and configuration issues common to wireless LANs
Insight Is it a hardware problem or is it a configuration issue? This is a common question among IT pros who support wireless networks. Find out how to tell the difference.
Troubleshooting your wireless network
Insight Wireless networks can fail for various reasons. When you start troubleshooting the problem, you'll need to investigate hardware malfunctions and configuration issues.
Tags: Mobile/Wireless
