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Monday, August 01, 2011

About Internet / Network Security: Think Your Wireless Network is Safe? Think again.

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From Andy O'Donnell, your Guide to Internet / Network Security
If you're using WPA2 for your wireless network encryption then you'll definitely want to read this week's featured article below on how hackers are now able to crack what was once thought to be uncrackable. We'll also discuss how to beef up your wireless security to decrease your odds of being backed.

Is Your WPA2-encrypted Wireless Network Secure?
Think your wireless network is safe because you're using WPA2 encryption instead of WEP? Think again (but think "no" this time). Listen up people! What I'm about to tell you is some soil-your-pants kind of scary stuff so please pay attention... Read more

OSCP Certification Gives Security Professionals Hacker 'Street Cred'
A lot of people thumb their noses at professional certifications because they say that they are "just a piece of paper" that anyone can get if they pass a test.... Read more

Best Defense Against Hackers? A Good Patch Management Strategy
You don't have to read very far into the daily headlines to see a story about hackers breaking into a major company through a server that had an unpatched vulnerability. Is... Read more

Readers Repond: Will Jailbreaking Be Worth the Effort After iOS 5?
In this week's featured article: Is Jailbreaking Your iPhone Safe? we discussed both the benefits and the risks associated with jailbreaking the iPhone. I'm curious as to how many of you... Read more

 


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