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Critical Encryption Flaws Discovered in Wireless LAN Security

Calendar Aug 14, 2001 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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A second group of experts has discovered potentially dangerous flaws in the encryption algorithm designed to protect wireless LANs. The announcement, which comes seven months after researchers at the University of California discovered similar weaknesses, warns of a new and more . . . A second group of experts has discovered potentially dangerous flaws in the encryption algorithm designed to protect wireless LANs. The announcement, which comes seven months after researchers at the University of California discovered similar weaknesses, warns of a new and more dangerous method of attack.

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