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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 Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). WEP and WPA are both under 4%, while WPA2 commands a 73% share of known wireless encryption connections. If this option is not available, you may need to upgrade the router firmware.

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Beyond the Office: Securing Home Devices and Networks Against Corporate Breaches

SecureWorld News

Additionally, be cautious when adding new friends; verify their authenticity through known offline connections. Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.

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AT&T Alien Labs finds new Golang malware (BotenaGo) targeting millions of routers and IoT devices with more than 30 exploits

CyberSecurity Insiders

As of the publishing of this article, BotenaGo currently has low antivirus (AV) detection rate with only 6/62 known AVs seen in VirusTotal: (Figure 1). D-Link DIR-645 Wired/Wireless Router Rev. Ax with firmware 1.04b12 and earlier. NETGEAR DGN2200 devices with firmware through 10.0.0.50. 7)C0 NAS520 before firmware V5.21(AASZ.3)C0

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Machine Identities are Essential for Securing Smart Manufacturing

Security Boulevard

Clearly, traditional firewalls and antivirus systems will not be sufficient; the complex IIoT infrastructure demands something more advanced. The key requirements for any IoT security solution are: Device and data security, including authentication of devices and confidentiality and integrity of data. Meeting compliance requirements.

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Feds Warn About Critical Infrastructure Ransomware Attacks, Vulnerabilities

eSecurity Planet

Implement network segmentation , “such that all machines on your network are not accessible from every other machine” Update antivirus software on all hosts and enable real-time detection. Update and patch operating systems, software, and firmware as soon as updates and patches are released. 7 SP1, 8, 8.1) 7 SP1, 8, 8.1)

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FortiNAC: Network Access Control (NAC) Product Review

eSecurity Planet

FortiNAC functions well as a basic NAC for wired and wireless connections with employee and guest users on traditional workstations, laptops, servers, and mobile devices. Additionally, FortiNAC can enforce company policies on device patching and firmware version. FortiNAC is integrated with FortiGate and other Fortinet products.

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