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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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Experts devised a technique to bypass web application firewalls (WAF) of several vendors

Security Affairs

Claroty researchers devised a technique for bypassing the web application firewalls (WAF) of several vendors. Researchers at industrial and IoT cybersecurity firm Claroty devised an attack technique for bypassing the web application firewalls (WAF) of several industry-leading vendors. the report concludes. Pierluigi Paganini.

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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. To protect against those threats, a Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) encryption protocol is recommended.

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New Mirai variant appears in the threat landscape

Security Affairs

Experts noticed that the malware also downloads more shell scripts that retrieve brute-forcers that could be used to target devices protected with weak passwords. “The IoT realm remains an easily accessible target for attackers. “The attacks are still ongoing at the time of this writing.

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7 Types of Penetration Testing: Guide to Pentest Methods & Types

eSecurity Planet

As enterprise IT environments have expanded to include mobile and IoT devices and cloud and edge technology, new types of tests have emerged to address new risks, but the same general principles and techniques apply. See the Top Web Application Firewalls 4. And wireless networks have become popular targets for cyber criminals.

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

SecureWorld News

Even harmless details, such as pet names or birthplaces, can be used by hackers to reset passwords. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords. Consider using dedicated password manager apps. Consider segmenting your Wi-Fi networks: one for main use, one for guests, and another for IoT devices.

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Dozens of Linksys router models leak data useful for hackers

Security Affairs

Security researcher Troy Mursch , Chief Research Officer of Bad Packets , discovered that over 20,000 Linksys wireless routers are leaking full historical records of every device ever connected to them. The devices continue to leak the information even when their firewall is turned on.