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Can I Have Both Privacy and Security? MAC Address Privacy in Public

October 12, 2020 By Matthew Terry

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For those running the latest operating systems for your computers, phones, and tablets, you may have noticed the changes to how your device connects to wireless networks. Apple has made headlines for their iOS 14 update that enables randomized Mac addresses by default. While this implementation is somewhat unique in that it does more to protect user privacy, this is not the … [Read more...]

Coffee and Wi-Fi with Ryan Orsi

May 28, 2019 By Milena Babayev

On May 14-16 Washington D.C. hosted Wi-Fi NOW 2019 USA 'Celebrating 20 Years of Wi-Fi' conference and expo. Surrounded by all the Wi-Fi industry players who gathered together to present and discuss future opportunities and challenges – it was the place to be! For three days, the conference agenda was packed with inspirational keynote speakers, innovators, and experts. At the … [Read more...]

Wi-Fi Performance or Security? You Can Finally Have Both

September 27, 2018 By Milena Babayev

In a world with over 8.4B connected devices and growing open Wi-Fi networks, it’s no surprise that you might be a bit skeptical about connecting to public Wi-Fi. That doesn’t change the fact that you need to connect, and your instincts are spot on. I also challenge you to find a business of any size that doesn’t have Wi-Fi. Businesses spanning all verticals and crowded places … [Read more...]

Traveling This Summer? Tips to Protect Your Private Data While Using Public Wi-Fi.

June 18, 2018 By Ryan Orsi

Summer vacations are the best—school is out, work slows down a bit, your destination is picked, and bags are packed, and you’re ready to hit the road with your best travel companion—your smartphone! From keeping your kid entertained with video games and apps, to taking pictures and sharing them with your friends and family on various social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, … [Read more...]

Wi-Fi Hacking at the Hotel Pool

March 2, 2018 By Ryan Orsi

While making breakfast for our kids this morning, my wife sent me a few second video of the Today Show with the message “I think I know what you do for work now” with a smiley emoji. In the segment, host Jeff Rossen gives his audience a warning around using public Wi-Fi this spring break and tips to keep themselves safe. Rossen goes onsite to the pool at a hotel resort, … [Read more...]

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