Computer security

NPR Topics: Technology

What's The Future Of News?
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 10:20:00 -0400
The content won't change that much, just how it's delivered, says media critic James Ledbetter.
In A Photoshop Age, Can You Believe Your Eyes?
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:47:00 -0400
As it gets ever easier to doctor images, will the photograph lose its credibility? A digitally manipulated photo of an Iranian missile launch recently made its way onto major news Web sites, raising concerns about whether images can be trusted. Guests discuss the long history of altered images.
Plug In, Drive On: The Promise of Next-Gen Hybrids
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:32:00 -0400
General Motors is partnering with more than 30 North American utility companies to create technology and energy interfaces for the introduction of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Here's a look at the impact that plug-in hybrids might have on consumers' pocketbooks and the environment.

L.A. Times - Technology News

Microsoft sees play as a profit center
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700
The software giant is expected to spotlight the Xbox and online entertainment as a growth driver. . -- When Microsoft Corp. makes its annual presentation to investors and analysts here today, executives will be preaching the value of patience to stockholders who are nervous about the world's largest software company's online prospects.
FCC appears likely to approve Sirius-XM merger
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:32:00 -0700
A majority of the commission reportedly is ready to approve the $3.9-billion deal if the nation's only two satellite radio operators agree to new conditions. Federal regulators appeared poised Wednesday to give final approval to the merger of the nation's only two satellite radio operators, which would bring together the two struggling companies after a 17-month quest.
Electronics firms back wireless HD technology
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Sony, Samsung and other consumer-electronics heavyweights are uniting to support a technology that could send high-definition video signals wirelessly from a single set-top box to screens around the home.

 

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Software - Offers security alerts and articles based on specific wireless LAN hardware and mirrored multi-platform software helpful for wireless security.

6 Wireless Security Tips - An article which includes useful tips on providing a basic layer of security on a wireless home network.

Ars Technica: Wireless Security Blackpaper - Article covering basic 802.11b security, WEP, MAC address filtering, broadcast key rotation and EAP based standards.

asleap - Tool for penetration testing Cisco LEAP wireless access points, can recover weak passwords by passively monitoring wireless traffic. Includes documentation and downloads.

Keeping Wireless Intruders Away - Article raising awareness about the risk of unprotected wireless networks, and how a worldwide test yielded shocking results about the amount homes left unprotected to network attacks.
Meta Description: [ Information Security Tips - Keeping wireless intruders away ]

New Scientist - Article by Will Knight, discussing a new authentication approach that can combat the risks associated with connecting to a rogue access point.
Meta Description: [ A novel cryptographic protocol will prevent hackers from intercepting data sent over wireless computer networks ]

Securing Your Wireless Network - Tips for home users to secure their wireless LAN, with detailed instructions on how to execute each step of the process.

Securityfocus - A two part article on developing a security policy for wireless networks expressing key policy components in great detail.
Meta Description: [ This is the first of a two-part series that will help create a framework for the most important aspect of any wireless security strategy -- policy development. ]

Securityfocus - A three part article on wireless penetration testing discussing the different types of attacks that can be used, how to protect against them, and walks through a typical attack on a network.
Meta Description: [ This is the first of a three part series on penetration testing for wireless networks. This installment will detail common styles of attacks against wireless networks, introduce WEP key-cracking, and then discuss some recent developments in wireless security. ]

Six Quick Wireless Security Tips - Basic explanations of the most common methods of securing a home wireless network.
Meta Description: [ One way to provide visually impaired users with the ability to use OCR-defeating passcodes is to stitch WAV files together. Phillip Perkins shows you how to deconstruct a group of WAV files and reconstruct one large WAV file by compiling the group. ]

The Unofficial 802.11 Security Web Page - Collection of papers and links covering the major wireless standards and their associated vulnerabilities.
Meta Description: [ A website dedicated to providing links to security analyses and standards relating to wireless LAN security. ]

Vnunet.com - Article by Robert Jaques discussing 'evil twin' Wi-Fi phishing scams where hackers set up rogue wireless access points close to legitimate points to fool users into logging onto them.
Meta Description: [ Wireless phishing attacks threaten corporate data ]

404 WiFi Alliance: WPA2 standard - Information on the WPA2 security standard designed to meet the 802.11i criteria. Includes FAQ and media briefing presentation in English and Japanese.

Wireless Home Network Security Tips - Easy tips for home users who want to get their network up quickly to secure their network against the most prevalent of threats.
Meta Description: [ When setting up and maintaining WiFi home networks, consider these tips for maximizing the security of the computers and data on these networks. ]

404 Wireless LAN 802.11b Security FAQ - Details key security weaknesses in the 802.11b standard and how to secure against them.