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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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NETGEAR fixes a severe bug in its routers. Patch it asap!

Security Affairs

Netgear addressed a high-severity bug affecting multiple WiFi router models, including Wireless AC Nighthawk , Wireless AX Nighthawk (WiFi 6) , and Wireless AC. Netgear fixed a bug affecting multiple WiFi router models, including Wireless AC Nighthawk , Wireless AX Nighthawk (WiFi 6) , and Wireless AC router models.

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EU to Force IoT, Wireless Device Makers to Improve Security

eSecurity Planet

The European Union is poised to place more demands on manufacturers to design greater security into their wireless and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. The goal of the amendment – called a “delegated act” – is to ensure that all wireless devices are safe before they are sold in the EU. It’s never one and done,” Broomhead said.

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Flaws in Realtek RTL8170C Wi-Fi module allow hijacking wireless communications

Security Affairs

Researchers found multiple flaws in the Realtek RTL8170C Wi-Fi module that could be exploited to elevate privileges and hijack wireless communications. Researchers from Israeli IoT security firm Vdoo found multiple vulnerabilities in the Realtek RTL8170C Wi-Fi module that could allow to elevate privileges and hijack wireless communications.

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Tenable experts found 15 flaws in wireless presentation systems

Security Affairs

Experts at Tenable discovered 15 vulnerabilities in eight wireless presentation systems, including flaws that can be exploited to remotely hack devices. Wireless presentation systems are used to display content on a screen or through several devices, including mobile devices and laptops. ” reads the analysis published by Tenable.

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Be aware of exposure of sensitive data on Wi-Fi settings for Canon inkjet printers

Security Affairs

Set up strong authentication mechanisms, such as complex passwords or use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for printer access. Keep the printer’s firmware and software up to date and disable unnecessary services or protocols on the printer that are not required for its intended function.

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Fortinet FortiWLM Deep-Dive, IOCs, and the Almost Story of the “Forti Forty”

Security Boulevard

Fortinet seemed like a decent place to start given the variety of lesser-known security appliances I had noticed while searching for the FortiNAC firmware. The first target I landed on was the Fortinet Wireless LAN Manager (WLM).