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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?

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How to Enhance Your Home Network Security

Heimadal Security

The only measure most people use to protect their home wireless network nowadays is to set up a password and prevent neighbors and other people from taking control of your data. But we have to be more serious about home network security and do more than just setting a simple password.

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SEC X Account Hack is a Case of SIM Swapping

Security Boulevard

The bad actor who hacked into the X account of the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this month gained access through a SIM swapping attack on the agency’s phone linked to the account. A SEC spokesperson in an update this week on the incident said the attacker was able to convince the unnamed wireless carrier.

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The Essential Guide to Radio Frequency Penetration Testing

Pen Test

Its primary goal is to meticulously identify vulnerabilities inherent within wireless communication systems (Smith & Johnson, 2018). This specialized form of testing has emerged as a crucial tool for evaluating the security of wireless networks and assessing their resilience against potential cyber-attacks (Davis & Brown, 2020).

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Western Digital took its services offline due to a security breach

Security Affairs

. “Western Digital is currently experiencing a service outage impacting the following products: My Cloud, My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo, My Cloud OS5, SanDisk ibi, SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger.” “On March 26, 2023, Western Digital identified a network security incident involving Western Digital’s systems.

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Western Digital notifies customers of data breach after March cyberattack

Security Affairs

“Western Digital is currently experiencing a service outage impacting the following products: My Cloud, My Cloud Home, My Cloud Home Duo, My Cloud OS5, SanDisk ibi, SanDisk Ixpand Wireless Charger.” On March 26, 2023, Western Digital identified a network security incident involving Western Digital’s systems.

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2024 Tech and Cybersecurity Forecast: Navigating New Frontiers in Business

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

This enhances data privacy and security and allows for greater control and efficiency in AI application deployment within the enterprise. The Onset of the 5G-Advanced Era The advent of 5G-Advanced in 2024 marks a significant leap in wireless technology, poised to revolutionize businesses' operations.