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Is the Latest Wireless Vulnerability Just the Tip (or TKIP) of the Iceberg?

The newly discovered Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP vulnerability on Access Points using WPA encryption protocol opens the door to potentially new WPA/TKIP attacks. While it is an exaggeration to say TKIP is broken today, this is a new and serious threat which does create some cause for concern as...

Tags: WPA, TKIP, Vulnerability, Attack, Wireless, AirTight Networks, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Regulatory Compliance, Network Security, Security, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures, Networking

Webcasts 2008-11-20

WPA Wi-Fi encryption (partially) cracked

WPA Wi-Fi encryption partially crackedWhat about CCMP?WPA2 is unaffected, right?TKIP Bad, AES goodCredit to George Ou for explaining this to me:"They significantly weakened TKIP encryption further, so this is different from the previous story which was a brute force dictionary attack on the Pre-Shared Key. This however does not...

Tags: Network security, WPA2, AES, WPA, TKIP, encryption

Discussion threads 2008-11-06

No longer safe: WPA encryption cracked in 12 to 15 minutes

No longer safe: WPA encryption cracked in 12 to 15 minutesI've said it before, I'll say it again...Wireless and Retail do not mix!http://talkback.zdnet.com/5208-12691-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=45392&messageID=838312&start=-9957WPA is not cracked - only TKIP is, no access to data..Here is why :- Attack does not give you access to the data transmited- Why? Only the...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, WIRELESS, TKIP, WPA

Discussion threads 2008-11-06

Observations on the Message Integrity Code in IEEE802.11 Wireless LANs

This paper surveys the security of the message integrity code used in the IEEE802.11 Wireless LANs. To address the security flaws of Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP, the IEEE802.11i draft defines two data confidentiality and integrity protocols, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP and Counter-Mode-CBC-MAC Protocol CCMP. TKIP is based on RC4,...

Tags: TKIP, University Of Wollongong, Message Integrity

White papers 2007-01-01

Additional Resources

Researchers crack WPA Wi-Fi encryption in 60 seconds

Thats why WPA2 is the only way to go..WPA is nice for backwards compatibility - esp those that cant talk WPA2 (AES-CCMP) but this is all the more reason to remove these devices. I personally use WPA2-ENT [yes at home] which I understand is not the norm :) but I...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Network security, Wireless and Mobility, WPA, WPA2, wireless, Microsoft Xbox, security

Discussion threads 2009-08-27

Researchers crack WPA Wi-Fi encryption in 60 seconds

Computer scientists in Japan have developed a way to break the WPA encryption system used in wireless routers in just one minute. The attack, which reads encrypted traffic sent between computers and certain types of routers that use the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)...

Tags: WPA, Encryption, Network Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Networking, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-08-27

Wired vs. wireless - security vs. speed

Wired vs. wireless - security vs. speedBut Zack...[i]...the only place in my house that I could get a decent wireless connection was lying on my back with my legs perched against the corner kitchen surface, with my laptop resting precariously on my belly.[/i]...isn't that the position you always assume when...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Wired Inc., wireless, SSID, security, WPA2

Discussion threads 2008-11-27

WPA Wi-Fi encryption (partially) cracked

Rob McMillan at IDG has the scoop on new research that shows it's possible to partially crack the WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption standard. Full details of the theoretical attack is not yet known but McMillan reports that two security researchers -- Erik Tews and Martin Beck...

Tags: WPA, Router, Encryption, Attack, Tews, Network Security, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Networking, Ryan Naraine

Blog posts 2008-11-06

No longer safe: WPA encryption cracked in 12 to 15 minutes

It was only a matter of time. Sure, we can all expect that some hacker with enough time and processing power would eventually crack a WPA-protected wireless network to decrypt someone's precious data. But in 15 minutes? Yes sir, according to...

Tags: WPA, Encryption, Erik Tews, Wi-Fi, Network Security, Wireless, Networking, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-11-06

Technology top tips for students

Jump straight into the deep-end with some money recovering and time saving tips to ensure you get what you need as efficiently as possible. 1. Use your university network to download on-demand television Many universities have very high-end network bandwidth running into the campus....

Tags: Phone, Network, TV, Printing, Document Management, Networking, Wireless, Enterprise Software, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-07-31

Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router

The Linksys WRT310N Wireless-N Gigabit Router is basically the Draft N 2.0 version of the RangePlus WRT110 that we reviewed earlier this month. Bearing the same sleek, antenna-free design as the WRT110, the WRT310N offers two significant upgrades: Gigabit networking and Draft N 2.0 compliance. We are a little disappointed...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Home networking, router, Linksys WRT310N, RangePlus WRT110, Draft-N, Draft-N 2.0, Linksys Inc., wireless, network

Product reviews 2008-05-29

Linksys WRT110 RangePlus Wireless Router

The Linksys RangePlus Wireless WRT110 is not a Draft N router, but Linksys doesn't call it a Wireless-G router, either. The reason? It works with both specifications. It supports the 802.11g standard, but the company's RangePlus technology takes advantage of the throughput threshold of the draft 802.11n specification and offers...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Home networking, Wi-Fi, wireless router, WPS, router, Draft-N, Linksys Inc., wireless, RangePlus WRT110

Product reviews 2008-05-20

United States Air Force Saves $249,000 With D-Link 3G Mobile Router for Wireless Cell Networks Solution

In order to share, record and access Internet-based data from remote locations, the USAF needed to create portable Web connection hardware based on wireless 3G (EVDO, specifically). Even though these projects don't deal with classified information, they also needed WPA with AES and TKIP encryption to protect sensitive communications between...

Tags: D-Link Systems, Router, Air Force, Cell, Wireless, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology

Case studies 2008-04-28

Really, just one more post about Windows XP

Really, just one more post about Windows XPUm, because the users want WinXP?> Intel...acknowledges that a majority of customers want Windows XP.Yeah, educators, like IT staff, are so much smarter than mere users. It's amazing how often "in loco parentis" should just be plain loco.Definition of outdatedXP will do everything...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows XP, Linux, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-03-26

Asus WL-500W 802.11n Multi-Functional Wireless Router

Of our recent sweep of Draft N wireless routers, the $130 Asus WL-500W offers some unconventional yet useful features not found on the others. Aside of the regularly goodies including a firewall, encryption, QoS, and a print server, the WL-500W also has a built-in FTP server, a file server, and...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, wireless, IEEE 802.11n, Asus WL-500W, router, ASUS, server, wireless router

Product reviews 2008-03-18

PCI security standard endangers wireless LANs

PCI security standard endangers wireless LANsI see no problem with SSID hidingThe real problem is that the SSID probe request contains enough information to facilitate offline cracking.The SSID probe request will always be there, if it's insecure, then make it secure!Users will always use urban legend security sometimes in addition...

Tags: Wi-Fi, Retail, LANs, SSID, PCI, security, wireless, wireless lan, LAN, retail company, PCI security standard

Discussion threads 2008-03-11

LevelOne NetCon WBR-6000 N-One

The first router we've reviewed from LevelOne, the N-One WBR-6000, made a good first impression with its styling and easy setup, but its poor performance ultimately left us disappointed. Unless a funky design and low cost--the WBR-6000 can be found online for roughly $90--are more important to you than speedy...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, N-One WBR-6000, router, Level One, network

Product reviews 2008-03-03

Don't assume WPA2 is more secure than WPA

AirDefense recently did a Wireless LAN security survey of New York City retailers where they declared two thirds of retailers insecure according to John Cox's story.  According to the AirDefense survey, a third used zero link layer wireless LAN security explanation of link layer here and a third used "weak...

Tags: WPA, AirDefense, AES, WEP, WPA-PSK, Problem, IEEE 802.1X, Authentication, WPA2, Encryption Mode, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Network Security, Security, Networking, George Ou

Blog posts 2008-01-24

Why I run an open Wi-Fi network

Why I run an open Wi-Fi networkI share the bandwidth, tooI have gone on trips where I've used someone's home wifi for a quick e-mail or checking something like the location of a business or whatever, when I haven't been able to find a business giving an open WiFi Hotspot....

Tags: Wireless LANs, WIRELESS, Network technology, Wi-Fi, open Wi-Fi network, network, cable, Wi-Fi network

Discussion threads 2008-01-11

Nikon Coolpix S51c (Silver)

Why mess with a good thing? That seems to be Nikon's approach to its Wi-Fi-enabled ultracompact cameras. When they came out with the Coolpix S50c last year, I noticed that it was extremely similar to its predecessor, the S7c. Now, Nikon has made the Coolpix S51c, which is nearly identical...

Tags: Nikon Corp., camera

Product reviews 2007-11-10