article thumbnail

Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wireless security is the protection of wireless networks, devices and data from unwanted access and breaches. It involves a variety of strategies and practices designed to preserve the confidentiality, integrity and availability of wireless networks and their resources. What is Wireless Security?

article thumbnail

Can Hackers Create Fake Hotspots?

Identity IQ

This fake network looks like a legitimate wireless connection but are controlled by the hacker. Use a VPN A VPN encrypts your traffic with military-grade encryption. A VPN also hides your IP address. Avoid Using File-Sharing Programs If you must use file-sharing programs, only do so over a VPN.

VPN 98
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

InfoExpress CyberGatekeeper: NAC Product Review

eSecurity Planet

InfoExpress’ CyberGatekeeper brand is now positioned as a specialized tool to provide dedicated NAC for virtual private networks (VPN) and large area networks (LAN). CyberGatekeeper Remote installs between the remote access point (VPN, secure gateway, etc.)

VPN 83
article thumbnail

National Small Business Week: 10 Best Practices for Small Business Cybersecurity

CyberSecurity Insiders

Endpoint security – mobile device management (MDM) policies, antivirus (AV) solutions, URL filtering and blocking are all considered good cyber hygiene to block the most basic cyber threats. Use of a VPN – virtual private networks (VPN) create a secure connection to other networks over the internet.

article thumbnail

What to do if you suspect your personal mobile has been hacked

BH Consulting

Connection trouble: review wireless networks your phone remembers Review the history list of Wi-Fi access points that your phone has connected to in the past. Remember to check that VPN is enabled and that MFA is also enabled for apps that support it. Remove obsolete and public networks. Re-install AV and set up cloud backups.

Mobile 105
article thumbnail

Ingenious Phishing Tactics in the Modern Scammer's Toolbox

SecureWorld News

Modern secure email gateways (SEGs) prevent the vast majority of dodgy messages from ever ending up in users' inboxes, and most antivirus tools can identify and block content that matches known phishing templates, as well. The most effective countermeasure for this style of attack is to avoid using public wireless networks altogether.

article thumbnail

5 Common Hotel Scams and How to Avoid Them

Identity IQ

This can be done by intercepting the wireless signals between a Wi-Fi access point and a device or using software tools to crack the encryption to secure the Wi-Fi network. Instead, use a VPN and stick to HTTPS websites. Enable the firewall and use antivirus software regularly.

Scams 100