Wi-fi Security

Attackers are using fake MP3 files to launch one of the largest malware attacks in recent years, experts warned today.. Independent market analyst Datamonitor has released a new report headlining security concerns as the largest barrier to enterprise mobility deployments. Small and medium sized enterprises are putting themselves at risk by not properly securing their wireless networks, a new report has claimed. The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council has released version 1.2 of its Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
German researchers have found a way to decrypt packets from a WPA-protected network.  

 

We cannot stop growing identity theft trends by burying our heads in the sand. With the introduction of every innovative technology come new opportunities for cybercriminals to prosper. The growth in telework is not as robust as most people think, as managing remote workers and security are big problems. But "secure telework" is possible. Bluetooth security is based around a number of assumptions that can no longer be relied upon. Few can imagine going back to a world without tools for mobility. The ability to access and process digital information with laptops and other handheld devices has forever changed our lives. Organisations need to weigh the convenience of wireless networking against the risks to the integrity of their IT systems. Steve Gold reports.