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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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Cisco fixes critical remote code execution issues in SMB VPN routers

Security Affairs

Cisco addressed multiple pre-auth remote code execution (RCE) flaws in small business VPN routers that allow executing arbitrary code as root. Cisco has fixed several pre-auth remote code execution (RCE) issues in multiple small business VPN routers. Cisco has addressed the flaw with the release of firmware version 1.0.01.02

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ASUS addressed critical flaws in some router models

Security Affairs

ASUS addressed critical vulnerabilities in multiple router models, urging customers to immediately install firmware updates. ASUS is warning customers to update some router models to the latest firmware to address critical vulnerabilities. “Update your router to the latest firmware. ” ASUS added.

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Remotely Accessing Secure Kali Pi

Kali Linux

Overview While wired networking in the initramfs does not require a lot of extras, wireless has a few more moving parts. Overview While wired networking in the initramfs does not require a lot of extras, wireless has a few more moving parts. Interface Name First, we need to know what our wireless interface is called.

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Zyxel fixed firewall unauthenticated remote command injection issue

Security Affairs

Below is the list of vulnerable products and related patches: Affected model Affected firmware version Patch availability USG FLEX 100(W), 200, 500, 700 ZLD V5.00 USG FLEX 50(W) / USG20(W)-VPN ZLD V5.10 VPN series ZLD V4.60 If possible, enable automatic firmware updates. through ZLD V5.21 Patch 1 ZLD V5.30 through ZLD V5.21

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Some Zyxel devices can be hacked via DNS requests

Security Affairs

The first issue is an information disclosure flaw via unauthenticated external DNS requests that affect Zyxel devices from the USG, UAG, ATP, VPN and NXC series. An FTP service runs on the Zyxel wireless access point that contains the configuration file for the WiFi network. ” reads the advisory.

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

SecureWorld News

Use the administrator account only for maintenance, software installation, or firmware updates. Attention should be paid to protecting routers and updating their firmware. While OS updates are now commonly practiced, router firmware updates remain an overlooked aspect. Opt for strong, hard-to-crack passwords.