This week, WatchGuard CTO Corey Nachreiner joined our Wi-Fi security experts to discuss top cyber threats that are intensifying in the United States and globally due to the pandemic situation. This trend is not unique to COVID-19. Hackers have always used disasters such as tsunamis and earthquakes, and high-profile events around the world to prey on victims, and this global … [Read more...]
Why WPA3 Is Not a Cure-all for Wi-Fi Hacking
Do you remember the Key Re-installation Attack or “KRACK attack” news from 2017? Most of us will never forget. When one researcher uncovered a number of vulnerabilities present in WPA2’s 4-way handshake, the world was shocked to realize that such a trusted standard’s encryption could be defeated so easily. In response, the Wi-Fi industry rallied together to develop an improved … [Read more...]
WannaCry Officially World Traveler with Infection of Australian Traffic Cams
The WannaCry virus is giving the Travelocity Gnome a run for his money as world traveler, recently popping up in a Honda plant in Sayama, Japan, and just yesterday, hitting the network of a company that controls Australian traffic cameras. More than fifty cameras, most located in the inner-city of Melbourne, were infected with the virus. According to a recent BBC article, a … [Read more...]
If the Guardians of the Galaxy Were Hackers…
Earlier this month, Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 took box offices by storm. Arguably the best part about this franchise is the unique characters. The new film features audience favorites from the original and newcomers – each with their own exceptional set of characteristics and skills. In his latest column on GeekWire, WatchGuard CTO, Corey Nachreiner draws some fun and … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Public Wi-Fi Risks Ruin Your Holiday Cheer
The holidays and shopping are synonymous for most people. More likely than not, you or someone you know will meander through a mall this month in search of gifts for friends and loved ones. It’s important for everyone to remember that the free Wi-Fi offerings in retail stores and other shopping establishments are also open to bad guys and gals as well. When searching online … [Read more...]
