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We have been bombarded left, right, and center for some time now with streaming services, TV subscriptions, and other entertainment technology. It can be hard to keep up with the latest offerings or even fully understand what they all do with such an overload. One such technology which is incredibly popular is the Amazon fire […]
Having an internet connection is very crucial whether you are using your desktop, phone, or smart TV. But if you are planning on availing of internet connectivity at a fixed address, then a broadband connection can serve as your best bet. You opt for a dial-up landline connection or the more advanced fiber optic cables […]
Brazil-based WiFi management software firm WSpot exposed extensive details of high-profile firms and millions of customers. WSpot provides software to let businesses secure their on-premise WiFi networks and offer password-free online access to their clients. Some of the notable clients of WSpot include Sicredi, Pizza Hut, and Unimed. According to WSpot, 5% of its customer […]
FragAttacks- A Newly Discovered Threat A Belgian cybersecurity researcher Mathy Vanhoef has revealed in his latest blog post that newly discovered vulnerabilities dubbed FragAttacks (fragmentation and aggregation attacks) are pervasive and put at risk all devices with WiFi. The flaws stem from some bugs that date back to 1997. It is alarming that the vulnerabilities […]
If you are using one of the Spectrum compatible routers for your internet needs, one of the most important things that you need to do with it is to secure it. Having your home network completely secure can help you in a variety of ways. For instance, preventing intruders and malware from surfacing on your […]
Over the years, there has been an exponential increase in the WiFi speeds all over the globe. However, the high speeds come at the cost of range. All the modern WiFis use the 802.11n version which enables users to use the 5Ghz spectrum. While it provides relentless speeds, WiFi range is a big problem with […]
A newly discovered critical Wi-Fi vulnerability in Linux lets attackers compromise the system with the help of nearby Wi-Fi devices and crush the vulnerable machine. The vulnerability resides in the “rtlwifi” driver that mainly supports the Realtek Wi-Fi chips model used in Linux devices. By exploiting the vulnerability, the attacker will trigger the buffer overflow […]
A new security flaw has caught the attention of vulnerability testing experts. A recently published report mentions that a severe vulnerability in the Linux operating system could allow a nearby device to use a WiFi signal to lock or compromise the target machine. The vulnerability resides in the RTLWIFI driver, used for compatibility of Realtek […]
An unpatched bug in Linux systems could be exploited to crash the entire operating system, even worse, gain control of the system via nearby devices using Wi-Fi signals. The flaw stems from the RTLWIFI driver that supports Realtek Wi-Fi chips in Linux systems. The driver flaw can be activated as soon as the affected device […]
WiFi is great to have in the home — until it is as slow as molasses going uphill. It is frustrating to try to watch a movie or work from home only to have a slow connection put a dent in your day. Fortunately, you don’t have to accept a sluggish WiFi connection as an […]
Video buffering can be annoying. And it becomes unbearable when a Netflix episode stops every few seconds or gets ridiculously pixilated. But a few MIT researchers have good news for everyone running a shared slow Internet connection. Recently, researchers at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed a tool that analyses video […]
If you’re one of the riders of the London Underground (aka Tube), then in the coming days you’re going to be a part of its data collection program. Transport of London (TfL) which manages Tube’s operations said it will start tracking riders from July 8, 2019. It will set up Wi-Fi access points at 260 […]
In this article, we are sharing the top “Wifi Hacking Apps“ for Android applicants. With the help of this, anyone can hack Wifi network around them. Wireless Fidelity, In short, “WIFI“. Security researchers and hackers penetrate the network to find possible vulnerabilities and to take control of the device. WiFi poses more security challenges when […]
Cyber forensics course specialists report that WiFi Finder developers, an app for Android operating system, have just leaked more than two million passwords of WiFi access points. According to reports, the exposed access codes are part of a recently discovered online unsecured database. The app, in addition to helping users to find WiFi hotspots, exposed […]
While “Wi-Fi” has sorted us out with fast wireless internet connectivity, people have misconstrued the technology for having harmful health effects on users. However, a new study claims that it is a myth and suggests that Wi-Fi, in reality, is not bad for our health. According to a study by Kenneth R. Foster, professor emeritus of bioengineering […]
Penetration testing course specialists from the International Institute of Cyber Security (IICS) report the finding of a set of vulnerabilities, dubbed DragonBlood, that affect the standard of authentication and security of connection WiFi WPA3, the latest release of WiFi Alliance. If exploited, these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker located within the range of a WiFi […]
Before you start buying any technology or furniture for your office, you must put in some planning and research time. There are so many options to consider and each one will have a direct impact on the functionality of your workspace and, as result, how productive you and your team are on a day to […]
A specialist recently published the findings of his research According to experts in network security and ethical hacking from the International Institute of Cyber Security, the firmware of the WiFi chips used in various devices presents multiple security drawbacks. According to reports, some of these flaws could be exploited for remote execution of arbitrary code, […]
A specialist has found a new way to crack passwords on most modern routers The cybersecurity and digital forensic expert Jens “Atom” Steube, who is known for having developed Hashcat, the popular cracking password tool, returns to the scene with the development of a new WiFi hacking method that allows finding the password for most […]
VPNs are a fantastic tool for maintaining your online privacy, in that they keep your connection secure and your details anonymous while you’re browsing the web. One key flaw for many VPN users is the lag they can sometimes add to your connection. Because your uploads and downloads are being redirected via a VPN server […]
The manufacturer has solved two of the five reported errors; three patches are in the process of being released Telepresence robots manufactured by the company Vecna Technologies can be hacked using a set of five vulnerabilities, as reported by experts in digital forensicsfrom the International Institute of Cyber Security. Vulnerabilities can be combined to allow an […]