Guantanamo Wi-Fi shuttered after Anonymous hacking threat
A posting from CNet News in there Security and Privacy section: After the hacking collective Anonymous launched a Twitter campaign pledging to go after the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba, the U.S. military barred all Wi-Fi access on the base, according to the Associated Press. All social media, including Facebook and Twitter, also has been banned. […]
Nordstrom tracking customer movement via smartphones' WiFi sniffing
A posting from Naked Security: You've spent quite some time in the lingerie department, but you haven't even peeked at our display of Bose® 'OE2' Audio Headphones, which were $149.95 but are now ONLY $134.96! Can we talk?" OK, so that's not exactly what Nordstrom says it's planning to do with the information it gleans […]
Shannon Morse of Hak5 Demonstrate and Talks about the new WiFi Honeypot at ShmooCon 2012
Most wireless devices including laptops, tablets and smartphones have network software that automatically connects to access points they remember. This convenient feature is what gets you online without effort when you turn on your computer at home, the office, coffee shops or airports you frequent. Simply put, when your computer turns on, the wireless radio […]
Free Wireless Access Can Be a Security Problem
Connecting to a random WiFi hotspot is much like strolling into a bar in a strange part of town. Most likely you'll have a good time, but it could ruin your day. It's wise to assume that all hotspots harbor predators, and take appropriate precautions.
FCC and FTC holds Location-Based Services Forum
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is holding a public forum on privacy concerns about cell phones and their ability to track the location of users.
The forum is being held between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT at the FCC Headquarters, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554.
Audio/video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live with open captioning over the Internet from the FCC’s web page at www.fcc.gov/live. The FCC’s webcast is free to the public. Those who watch the live video stream of the event may email event-related questions to livequestions@fcc.gov. Depending on the volume of questions and time constraints, the panel moderators will work to respond to as many questions as possible during the workshop.
CWSP - Certified Wireless Security Professional
The CWSP exam is an advanced level wireless LAN certification developed by Planet3 Wireless. This exam is a part of the Certified Wireless Network Program (CWNP). The exam tests your ability on how well you are able to protect your company’s valuable data from hackers. For anyone desiring a career in IT or Security this is a certification you cannot afford to be without.