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...]
Wi-Fi Performance or Security? You Can Finally Have Both
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...]
Wi-Fi Hacking: Serious Threats You Might be Missing
According to Cisco’s 2016 VNI report, Wi-Fi now accounts for 60 percent of all connections to the internet and they estimate that the number of public Wi-Fi hotspots worldwide will grow to 540 million in 2021. But with more and more people connected to the internet wirelessly, the risk of digital attacks increases as well. Ryan Orsi, Director of Product Management … [Read more...]
Top 10 US Cities for Unprotected Internet Devices
Ever wonder which parts of the country have the most unprotected devices? A recent Dark Reading article shared research on the geographical distribution of discoverable, unprotected, Internet-connected devices among the 10 most populated cities in the US. The study showed that firewalls were the top exposed service within each city, while routers, wireless access points, … [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...]
