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TJX's failure to secure Wi-Fi causes $1B damage

Most of the major retailers during that time were running WEP and many are STILL running some form of WEPThe news TJ Maxx data breach has rocked the the retail and banking industry and many estimate that it will cost hundreds of millions or even a billion plus dollars in...

Tags: Servers, Security, News, Networking, Mobile/Wireless, Infrastructure, Desktop

Blog posts 2007-05-07

Wireless LAN security myths that won't die

Its been two years since I wrote "The six dumbest ways to secure a wireless LAN," and its probably been one of my more successful blog entries ever, with two flashes on Digg. Since that time, Ive written a free electronic book on enterprise wireless LAN security for anyone to...

Tags: LANs, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, security, wireless-LAN security, WLAN, wireless

Blog posts 2007-03-26

Sony PSP will ruin wireless LAN security in the home

Sony PSP will ruin wireless LAN security in the homeSo?Let them talk in plaintext for that matter. It's not like industrial spies are going to be bothering to crack the traffic from a games console.Same thing for my wireless at home -- I restrict the MAC addresses that can...

Tags: Wi-Fi, WIRELESS, wireless-LAN security, Sony PlayStation Portable, Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-04-29

Common concerns about wireless LAN security

I received a letter from one of my readers named Peter. Peter asks some good questions about wireless LAN security and wonders if I can answer some of his questions. Since these were all common questions that I hear all the time, I thought I would share with you my...

Tags: WEP, hacker

Blog posts 2005-03-29

Additional Resources

Chrome OS: More questions than answers?

And exactly why....would students be part of the target market or any other particular group for that matter?This is a silly post. Chrome will be lean, cloud based, local caching of data, some and growing off-line capabilities and probably grow in features/capabilities over time. It will NOT be everything to...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Outlook, Wi-Fi, operating system, Google Inc., Chrome, HTML5, Chrome OS

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Google's Chrome OS: Will you give up desktop apps?

I won't ntntI can'tI'm not online 24/7. I need local apps, as does everyone else. Say what you want. But network outages happen... Weather by forces of nature or human error, a network will eventually go down. It's only a matter of time. And knowing Google's past GMail outages, I...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Desktops, operating system, desktop, Google Inc., desktop app, netbook, Google Chrome

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Google makes Chrome OS open source today

Contrary to rumors, Google did not release a beta version of its much anticipated Chrome operating system today. And nothing is coming anytime soon: the final version is at least a year away, the mega giant web company said. But there was some significant news for the...

Tags: Google Inc., Web, Operating System, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Open Source, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2009-11-19

USB Lock RP 5.21 (Windows)

USB LOCK RP network information protector and centralized endpoint control to protect information in network PCs. Block, or allow removable storage use by class in real-time. Authorize Groups of devices by VID, PID,and/or specific devices by hardware ID to operate on specific clients or across the network. Automatically receive alerts,...

Tags: Advanced Systems International Corp., Removable Storage, Network, Storage, Microsoft Windows, USB, Flash Memory, Memory, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-11-11

NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit

Editors' note: As the NetGear WNHDEB111 HD Gaming Wireless N Networking Kit is a gaming networking accessory, we didn't put it through the same testing process we use for wireless routers.While home wireless products continue to invade the marketplace, the demand for high-speed wireless performance increases. At this point,...

Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wireless and Mobility, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Netgear Inc., router, wireless, network

Product reviews 2009-11-05

News to know: AT&T, Verizon; T-Mobile; Microsoft CRM; Win7; datacenters; Sony-Ericcson

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Sam Diaz: AT&T sues Verizon Wireless, calls map ad "misleading" but doesn't dispute accuracy Matthew Miller: T-Mobile experiences...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Data Center, Dana Gardner, Dana Blankenhorn, Verizon Communications Inc., Andrew Nusca, T-Mobile, AT&T Corp., Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Microsoft CRM, Sam Diaz, CRM, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows 7, Smart Phones, Tools & Techniques, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management

Blog posts 2009-11-04

Adesso WKB-3100UB wireless keyboard with trackball

The $80 Adesso WKB-3100UB wireless keyboard is a good mini keyboard for surfing the Web from your sofa, but it's a nightmare to use as an everyday keyboard and trackball. The keyboard is usable most of the time, but its inaccurate trackball, poor button press recognition, sticking keys, lack of...

Tags: Keyboards, wireless keyboard, wireless, keyboard-and-mouse, keyboard, Adesso, trackball

Product reviews 2009-10-29

Microsoft's Windows 7 challenge: Selling Live services (without being sued)

What competitors?Other than iLife, who is competing with Live Essentials?These seem like little trivial programs to be fighting over. Besides the people complaining about bloat (Even though these programs don't take up much space), I don't think anyone would complain even if they were included in Windows to begin with.The...

Tags: Operating systems, Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

News to know: Windows 7, Net Neutrality, Nokia-Apple; Kindle

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Windows 7 Coverage Andrew Nusca: Liveblog: Microsoft CEO Ballmer kicks off Windows 7 availability Adrian Kingsley-Hughes:...

Tags: Nokia Corp., Andrew Nusca, Apple Inc., Net Neutrality, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Blog posts 2009-10-23

Gaping security hole in Time Warner cable routers

how about telling us how to fix it?Can the customer log into their own router and change the vulnerable settings? Please advise.Patetic simply pateticThis is a worst case scenario... Time Warner is guilty of having used the same Admin Name/Password on all their routers and from what I read on...

Tags: Routers & switches, Modems, Network technology, NETWORKING, SMC8014, Model Number, Time Warner Cable Inc., router, modem, Time Warner Inc., Comcast Corp., security

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Windows 7 killer deals commence; 7 days of PC specials, $30 OS upgrade

That Best Buy deal ain't bad at all......stop Geek Squad at the door take the merchandise pop in the Ubuntu CD's and I'm ready to go. Thanks Win 7 for the cheap hardware.Apple should be offering deals now, tooJust to steal some thunder from the Win 7 (vista 2.0) over-hype.Fanboi...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PCs, Operating systems, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Snow Leopard, Media Center PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Nokia frustrated by iPhone US success? Sues Apple over wireless patents

Yes, Nokia has to be frustrated, but, they should put their efforts into anAndroid phone and forget the patent lawsuits. Patents...If Apple didn't get an agreement to use Nokia's IP, then Apple should face a court of law and be held to account.Considering all the other phone makers realize this...

Tags: Cellular phones, Apple iPhone, wireless, Nokia Corp., Apple Inc., patent, GSM

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Apple thumbing nose at Nokia? Nokia sues them over wireless patents

You can't argue with the success of the Apple iPhone, especially here in the US. However, Nokia believes that Apple infringes on their patents for GSM, UMTS, and WLAN standards so it is suing Apple in a Delaware court. There are ten patents called out in the suit that cover...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Patent, Nokia Corp., Apple Inc., Wireless, Smart Phones, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-10-22

News to know: Nook; Yahoo; Sun; Net Neutrality; Apple; Windows 7

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Burnette: Meet Nook: Barnes and Noble's sexy new book reader Matthew Miller: B&N Nook ebook reader revolutionizes...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Sun Microsystems Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Apple MacBook, Apple iMac, Apple Inc., Net Neutrality, Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, E-books, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Notebooks, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

Blog posts 2009-10-21

B&N's Nook e-reader: Weirdly unrevolutionary

An ebook reader is a pretty good idea for limited useI honestly don't see myself buying an e-reader for books, simply because the cost. $25 for a good hardback is something you want to keep. Even paperbacks are worth keeping if the story is there. You cannot keep...

Tags: Wireless LANs, E-books, Wireless and Mobility, ebook reader, nook, Wi-Fi, e-book, B&N, e-reader

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

B&N's Nook e-reader: Weirdly unrevolutionary

In addition to this posting, please visit this clarifications posting to get the whole picture. It would be nice to say, as Matt Miller has, that the e-book and e-reader market was revolutionized today. It simply got more interesting. A careful reading of the $259 Nook's...

Tags: E-reader, Device, E-book, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Inc., Wireless, B&N, Nook, Cover-flow, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2009-10-20