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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. Wireless security is critical because these networks are subject to eavesdropping, interception, data theft, denial of services ( DoS ) assaults, and malware infestations. What is Wireless Security?

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How to Configure a Router to Use WPA2 in 7 Easy Steps

eSecurity Planet

And even though it’s been around since 2004, WPA2 remains the Wi-Fi security standard. WPA2 is a security protocol that secures wireless networks using the advanced encryption standard (AES). The exact method for doing this may vary depending on your router manufacturer.

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Security Keys

Imperial Violet

The first instance of this that Google can find is from Bill Gates in 2004 , although I suspect it wasn’t the first. Security Keys are another attempt address this problem—initially in the form of a second authentication factor but, in the future, potentially as a complete replacement. Contrasts with existing solutions.

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Remote sex toys might spice up your love life – but crooks could also get a kick out of them?

Security Affairs

A CyberNews investigation has revealed that Lovense remote sex toy users might be at risk from threat actors, due to poor security features. So, the CyberNews Team decided to test its devices and interfaces to check how secure they are. Original post: [link]. We also cooperate with cybersecurity labs such as Internetofdon.gs

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PCI DSS: Lessons to learn from recent payment card breaches

IT Governance

Over the past month or so, we’ve been discussing the threats associated with payment card breaches, and why it’s important to comply with the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). What happened: In January 2018, customers of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer began reporting fraudulent transactions on their bank accounts.

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Why you should be concerned about payment card data breaches

IT Governance

In this blog, we look at the ongoing threat of debit and credit card fraud, explaining why it appeals to cyber criminals, what they do with the stolen information and how implementing the requirements of the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) can thwart crooks’ schemes. Stay secure with the PCI DSS.

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10 Personal Finance Lessons for Technology Professionals

Troy Hunt

In fact, those guys are all pretty good examples of the ability to build amazing things from the ground up and I'm sure that many of you reading this have sat down and started building something with the same enthusiasm as, say, Zuckerberg did with Facebook in 2004. Retirement funds are another great example. then rolled back.)

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