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security advisory vulnerability GNOME is officially shortening its standard vulnerability disclosure window from 90 days to 30 days, a change that impacts upstream maintainers, downstream Linux distributions, and system administrators in how they handle software vulnerabilities. The policy shift, announced by long-time security coordinator Michael Catanzaro , addresses modern software patching realities and a growing influx of automated submissions. . Because GNOME is the default desktop environment on several major Linux...
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security advisory social engineering Business Email Compromise used to be a numbers game — mass-blasted emails, broken English, an obvious "URGENT WIRE TRANSFER" subject line. That era is over. Generative AI has turned BEC into a tailored, low-noise operation that mimics writing style, voice, and even video presence. This piece looks at what's actually changed under the hood, what defenders are testing in response, and why so many organizations are still structurally unprepared for it. . The Infrastructure Problem Nobody Wants to...
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wireless securityaccess pointsawareness campaignFourth Global WarDrive 2004: Enhance Global Awareness for Wireless Security
The WWWD provides a snapshot of the security posture of currently deployed wireless access points throughout the world. During the Third WorldWide WarDrive, which took place in July 2003, over 88,000 unique access points were discovered worldwide. The statistics compiled for the WWWD have become the defacto standard for statistics used by many media outlets and wireless security vendors to further generate public awareness of wireless security issues. . . . . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Announcing the Fourth WorldWide WarDrive (WWWD) 12-19 June, 2004 The WorldWide WarDrive is an effort by security professionals and hobbyists to generate awareness of the need by individual users and companies to secure their access points. The goal of the WorldWide WarDrive (or WWWD) is to provide a statistical analysis of the many access points that are currently deployed. We feel that many end users are not aware that the factory or "default" settings on Access Points do not take any security measures into account. By providing these statistics we hope that end users will become aware of the need to take simple measures to secure their access points. The WWWD provides a snapshot of the security posture of currently deployed wireless access points throughout the world. During the Third WorldWide WarDrive, which took place in July 2003, over 88,000 unique access points were discovered worldwide. The statistics compiled for the WWWD have become the defacto standard for statistics used by many media outlets and wireless security vendors to further generate public awareness of wireless security issues. The Fourth WorldWide WarDrive will take place 12-19 June 2004. The WorldWide WarDrive has teamed with the Wireless Geographic Logging Engine (WiGLE www.wigle.net) to provide real time maps and statistics as data from each area is uploaded. This is a departure from past events where statistics and maps were compiled at the conclusion of the week long WWWD. Also in conjunction with the announcementof the Fourth WorldWide WarDrive, the Church Of WiFi is proud to announce that an updated version of WarKizNiz is available at / WarKizNiz accepts input from Kismet log files and converts them into NetStumbler .ns1 format. Coordination of drives throughout the world is done at the WorldWide WarDrive Forums located at As in the past, discussions pertaining to the WWWD can also be conducted on the WarDriving mailing list ( ). New for WWWD4 is the creation of a mailing list devoted solely to wireless security issues. To join this list, hosted by Michigan Wireless go to . Media persons interested in articles or interviews should email
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network protectionwireless securitysecurity best practices10 Key Strategies For Protecting Your Network Against Wireless Devices
There's no shortage of information explaining how to create a secure wireless network. But what about securing your network FROM wireless devices? This list of pointers from Dr. Thomas Shinder will help you reduce the risk. . Plenty of articles and books are available that explain how to create a secure wireless network. But there isn't a lot of information available on how to secure your network from wireless devices. #1: Place anonymous access WAPs on perimeter networks An anonymous access WAP (wireless access point) is one that users can connect to without requiring user or computer authentication. The link for this article located at ZDNet UK is no longer available. . Strengthen your network against wireless threats by changing your router's default SSID, using WPA3 encryption, updating firmware, and monitoring devices regularly. Wireless Device Security, Secure Connections, Risk Mitigation Techniques. . Brittany Day
Jun 21, 2006
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network securityaccess pointsWLANImpact of WLAN Installations on User Access and IT Security Threats
he large-scale WLAN installations expected soon will change the way users access networks. However, it will also open doors to new security threats. In an environment of heightened IT security concerns, this is an urgent issue to be addressed by Wi-Fi . . . . he large-scale WLAN installations expected soon will change the way users access networks. However, it will also open doors to new security threats. In an environment of heightened IT security concerns, this is an urgent issue to be addressed by Wi-Fi vendors. International Data Corp., another market research firm, predicts that the growth in worldwide spending on security and business continuity will dwarf that in overall IT spending. By the end of this year, IDC expects spending on security and business continuity will reach $70 billion. The apparent vulnerability of WLANs to security breaches had in the recent years dampened the rollout of such networks in any big way. Some common concerns in the enterprise network environment are "rogue" access points, the use of ad hoc mode and the hijacking of connections. The link for this article located at EETAsia is no longer available. . Wi-Fi networks are poised to revolutionize how users connect to the internet, yet they will introduce fresh challenges for cybersecurity in the realm of information technology.. Wireless Network Security,WLAN Threats,Enterprise Wi-Fi,Network Installation Challenges. . Anthony Pell
Nov 18, 2003
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cyber threatswireless securitysecurity flawsUnveiling Network Risks: The Wardriving Threat to Wireless Security
If you want to know how insecure today's wireless networks are, just ask the people who make it their mission to locate the access points designated by companies and consumers around the world. . .. If you want to know how insecure today's wireless networks are, just ask the people who make it their mission to locate the access points designated by companies and consumers around the world . Armed with laptops, special software and some makeshift hardware, these wireless explorers drive through cities, suburbs and business parks in search of the signals that connect computers to wired networks and the Internet. The practice is called "wardriving," a term derived from the "wardialing" tactic of the movie "War Games," where a hacker dials every number in an area to find a modem. The link for this article located at news.com is no longer available. . Current wireless infrastructures pose substantial vulnerabilities, as highlighted by experts committed to exposing their security weaknesses.. Wireless Security, Wardriving Techniques, Cybersecurity Risks. . Anthony Pell
Feb 05, 2003
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network protectionhackingcyber attackInnovative Software Bamboozles Hackers with Bogus Wireless Access Points
Software that generates a blizzard of bogus wireless network access points could bamboozle hackers trying to access corporate and home computer networks. This would stop them stealing wireless surfing time and exploring corporate wireless networks, say the two US computer programmers . . . . Software that generates a blizzard of bogus wireless network access points could bamboozle hackers trying to access corporate and home computer networks. This would stop them stealing wireless surfing time and exploring corporate wireless networks, say the two US computer programmers behind the scheme. It would certainly complicate matters for most wireless assailants, says one security expert. But the extra challenge may well spur some on to improve their attack methods, he adds. Wireless network hacking has become an increasingly popular activity in the last few years. Networks have sprung up across cities and many are vulnerable to well-documented holes in their default set-ups. The link for this article located at NewScientist is no longer available. . An innovative tool simulates bogus Wi-Fi networks to outsmart cyber intruders, fortifying protective protocols.. Wireless Network Protection,Cybersecurity Strategies,Hacking Prevention Software. . Anthony Pell
Sep 05, 2002
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wireless securitynetwork integrityaccess pointsEnterasys Networks Wireless Education Sector Audit Uncovers Gaps
Enterasys Networks has rolled out the biggest wireless network in the education sector but admitted it has yet to perform a thorough security audit. Ninestiles School in Birmingham is using 38 Enterasys Roamabout R2 access points to connect its 1,400 . . . . Enterasys Networks has rolled out the biggest wireless network in the education sector but admitted it has yet to perform a thorough security audit. Ninestiles School in Birmingham is using 38 Enterasys Roamabout R2 access points to connect its 1,400 pupils and 95 teachers. Each of the access points connects to an X-Pedition 8000 multilayer switch router. The network uses the notoriously weak Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protocol to provide encryption. Despite the size of the installation, it took Enterasys and consultancy TCPIP only a week to do the entire integration. However, this did not include checks on the network's integrity. The link for this article located at VNUNet is no longer available. . Enterasys Networks has rolled out the biggest wireless network in the education sector but admitted . enterasys, networks, rolled, biggest, wireless, network, education, sector, admitted. . Anthony Pell
Jan 23, 2002
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