New attack cracks common Wi-Fi encryption in a minute Computer scientists in Japan say they've developed a way to break the WPA encryption system used in wireless routers in about one minute. Microsoft's new OneApp: turning feature phones into smarterphones Earlier this week Microsoft unveiled some new code and a new approach that lets basic feature phones -- with limited RAM and processing power -- use a much wider array of mobile apps. FCC to take long, hard look at wireless industry The Federal Communications Commission approved an inquiry that could lead to sweeping changes in how the commission evaluates the wireless industry. Cell phones can help weed out counterfeit drugs Cell phones with a custom client and a complementary server can help third-world countries fight the flood of counterfeit or expired drugs. Software lets cell phones write on air Cell phones can be modified to act as pens that record messages written in the air that can then be sent as e-mails. How to keep Big Brother from tracking cell phone Network providers gather data that tracks where customers go with their cell phones, a potential privacy infringement that researchers are trying to eliminate. iPhone apps: Five markets under siege Thanks to the App Store and the iPhone's versatility, Apple's smartphone combines many different devices into one compact product. In the face of such a juggernaut, is it possible for standalone GPS devices, MP3 players, handheld games, low-end digital cameras and e-readers to survive? Cisco downplays WLAN vulnerability Cisco downplayed a vulnerability in some of its wireless access points, reporting Tuesday that there is no risk of data loss or interception. Researcher plots downfall of GSM phone security A US-based researcher has published a new method of attacking the encryption used to secure GSM mobile phones that he believes will force networks to revise the current generation of call security. August Giveaways Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Practical Intrusion Analysis; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of SCCM 2007 Unleashed. Google Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Web Geek's Guide to Google Chrome. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries is August 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are |
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