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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. The exact method for doing this may vary depending on your router manufacturer. Most of us connect our mobile devices to a Wi-Fi router for internet access, but this connection can leave our network and data vulnerable to cyber threats.

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Why you should be concerned about payment card data breaches

IT Governance

This follows the leak of about 880,000 credit card details at travel company Orbitz , 40,000 credit card details at Chinese-based smartphone manufacturer OnePlus , and countless other incidents. It was unveiled in 2004 to facilitate the broad adoption of consistent data security measures involved in payment card processing.

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Wireless Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 Explained

eSecurity Planet

Wi-Fi Protected Access II (WPA2) — introduced in 2004 — remains the most popular wireless security protocol. Update your router firmware from your router’s manufacturer and install them to ensure your router is up to date and secure. It provides stronger security measures like message integrity checks and improved key management.

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Object of the week

Archives Blogs

A University press release of the time states that ‘the sculpture was created utilising a technique normally applied to aircraft manufacture instead of welding: the stainless steel was resin-bonded to an alloy honeycomb frame. This sculpture was commissioned for the brand new University campus during that period.

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Sandboxing: Advanced Malware Analysis in 2021

eSecurity Planet

A number of computer manufacturers and cloud service providers have deployed sandboxes for regular use by clients. Sandboxes most often come in the form of a software application, though, hardware alternatives do exist. Methods for implementation include third-party software, virtual machines, embedded software, or browser plug-ins.

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Predictions 2014: A Difficult Year To See

John Battelle's Searchblog

Last year I asked a senior executive at a major auto manufacturer the age old question: “What business are you in?” 2004 Predictions. 2004 How I Did. The world of the automobile moves slowly. It can take years for a new model to move from design to prototype to commercially available model. Predictions 2010.

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Digital sobriety

Everteam

It was the GreenIT association, created in 2004, that first mentioned “digital sobriety” in 2008. Exploitation of heavy materials : cobalt, lithium, rare earths, graphite… Needs are exploding for the manufacture of our computers, smartphones and tablets. Well, not really. Collective awareness is therefore necessary.