Tag: wifi
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Chinese hackers using everyday devices to target UK firms, warns cybersecurity agency
Britain’s National Cyber Security Centre says companies must step up vigilance to prevent espionage attacks<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/apr/23/uk-government-borrowing–oil-100-a-barrel-strait-of-hormuz-deadlock-growth-latest-updates”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>British businesses are being urged to step up their vigilance against a China-linked hacking ploy that uses everyday devices for espionage.The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and agencies in nine other countries have warned of persistent…
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Chinese hackers are using everyday devices to hack UK firms, warns watchdog
Britain’s cybersecurity agency says companies must step up vigilance to prevent espionage attacks<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/apr/23/uk-government-borrowing–oil-100-a-barrel-strait-of-hormuz-deadlock-growth-latest-updates”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>British businesses are being urged to step up their vigilance against a China-linked hacking ploy that uses everyday devices for espionage.The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and agencies in nine other countries have warned of persistent attempts by…
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Chinese hackers are using everyday devices to hack UK firms, warns watchdog
Britain’s cybersecurity agency says companies must step up vigilance to prevent espionage attacks<ul><li><a href=”https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/apr/23/uk-government-borrowing–oil-100-a-barrel-strait-of-hormuz-deadlock-growth-latest-updates”>Business live latest updates</li></ul>British businesses are being urged to step up their vigilance against a China-linked hacking ploy that uses everyday devices for espionage.The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and agencies in nine other countries have warned of persistent attempts by…
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Cisco Wi-Fi boxes are filling their disks with 5MB of undeletable data every day
Fix for critical flaw is an OS update you may not be able to make because the junk data uses all memory First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/04/17/cisco_wifi_ap_useless_data/
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Mirai Variant Nexcorium Exploits CVE-2024-3721 to Hijack TBK DVRs for DDoS Botnet
Threat actors are exploiting security flaws in TBK DVR and end”‘of”‘life (EoL) TP-Link Wi-Fi routers to deploy Mirai-botnet variants on compromised devices, according to findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs and Palo Alto Networks Unit 42.The attack targeting TBK DVR devices has been found to exploit CVE-2024-3721 (CVSS score: 6.3), a medium-severity command injection vulnerability affecting…
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Datei wächst ohne Ende: Cisco gesteht Softwarepanne bei unzähligen Access-Points
Zahlreiche WiFi-Access-Points von Cisco büßen durch einen Bug täglich 5 Mbyte an Speicherplatz ein. Es drohen fehlschlagende Updates und Bootschleifen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/protokolldatei-waechst-speicherpanne-bei-ueber-230-access-point-modellen-von-cisco-2604-207679.html
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Datei wächst ohne Ende: Cisco gesteht Softwarepanne bei unzähligen Access-Points
Zahlreiche WiFi-Access-Points von Cisco büßen durch einen Bug täglich 5 Mbyte an Speicherplatz ein. Es drohen fehlschlagende Updates und Bootschleifen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/protokolldatei-waechst-speicherpanne-bei-ueber-230-access-point-modellen-von-cisco-2604-207679.html
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Datei wächst ohne Ende: Speicherpanne bei über 230 Access-Point-Modellen von Cisco
Unzählige WiFi-Access-Points von Cisco büßen durch einen Bug täglich 5 Mbyte an Speicherplatz ein. Es drohen fehlschlagende Updates und Bootschleifen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/protokolldatei-waechst-speicherpanne-bei-ueber-230-access-point-modellen-von-cisco-2604-207679.html
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Banning Routers Won’t Secure the Internet
Washington’s push to ban foreign-made Wi-Fi routers may sound tough on cybersecurity, but like earlier bans on foreign drones and telecom gear it risks becoming security theater that ignores the real problem: Millions of unpatched devices already sitting on American networks. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/04/banning-routers-wont-secure-the-internet/
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Smart Homes Are Getting Smarter”, But Post-Breach Guidance Is Falling Behind
Modern households have started adopting internet-connected devices, ranging from cameras and speakers to locks and routers. However, with this technological advancement, the risk of a smart home breach has grown. While preventive guidance is widely available, residents often find themselves uncertain about what to do after an attack, according to new research led by Leipzig…
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TDL 018 – How To Think, Not What To Think – Mitch Prior
Tags: access, ai, apple, attack, backup, blockchain, business, cctv, china, ciso, cloud, computer, conference, control, credentials, cvss, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, firmware, google, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, iot, jobs, law, mail, malware, military, network, phone, privacy, resilience, risk, router, software, strategy, switch, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, wifi, zero-trustThe Human Algorithm in a Zero-Trust World In the latest episode of The Defender’s Log, host David Redekop sits down with cybersecurity expert Mitch Prior to discuss the intersection of high-tech security and human intuition. From their first meeting in 2018″, the early days of Zero Trust”, the duo explores why the “why” behind technical…
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Cybersecurity’s Maginot Line Is Crumbling. The Future Belongs to Integrated Microsegmented Digital Fortresses.
Frederick the Great warned us centuries ago: “He who defends everything, defends nothing.” Yet in 2026, most enterprise networks are still in the same flat network soup: EMR systems, payroll databases, industrial controllers, and guest WiFi all share the same corridor. We keep building higher fortifications. In 2026, The Prevention-First Cybersecurity Strategy Is Just a……
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New Attack Against Wi-Fi
It’s called AirSnitch: Unlike previous Wi-Fi attacks, AirSnitch exploits core features in Layers 1 and 2 and the failure to bind and synchronize a client across these and higher layers, other nodes, and other network names such as SSIDs (Service Set Identifiers). This cross-layer identity desynchronization is the key driver of AirSnitch attacks. The most…
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WiFi Signals Can Track Human Activity Through Walls by Mapping Body Keypoints
In late February 2026, an open-source project named RuView (formerly WiFi DensePose) surged to the top of GitHub trending lists. This edge AI system proves that everyday WiFi signals can track human movement, estimate body poses, and monitor vital signs through walls, all without using a single camera. While marketed as a privacy-friendly tool for…
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The Hidden Cyber Risks of Remote Work Infrastructure
Hidden cyber risks in remote work include insecure home Wi-Fi, phishing attacks, and data exposure, leaving businesses and employees vulnerable to breaches. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hidden-cyber-risks-remote-work-infrastructure/
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Scientists Intro AirSnitch, Which Bypasses WiFi Isolation to Launch Attacks on Networks
Scientists from the University of California Riverside uncovered fundamental weaknesses in the client isolation security feature in WiFi networks that can be exploited to bypass the protections and allow threat actors to run machine-in-the-middle attacks, manipulate traffic, and steal data from others who are on the same network. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article:…
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New AirSnitch attack bypasses Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises
That guest network you set up for your neighbors may not be as secure as you think. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/02/new-airsnitch-attack-breaks-wi-fi-encryption-in-homes-offices-and-enterprises/
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New AirSnitch attack bypasses Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises
That guest network you set up for your neighbors may not be as secure as you think. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/02/new-airsnitch-attack-breaks-wi-fi-encryption-in-homes-offices-and-enterprises/
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New AirSnitch attack breaks Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises
That guest network you set up for your neighbors may not be as secure as you think. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/02/new-airsnitch-attack-breaks-wi-fi-encryption-in-homes-offices-and-enterprises/
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Hackers Use Excel Exploit to Hide XWorm 7.2 in JPEG Files, Hijack PCs
A new phishing campaign is spreading XWorm 7.2 via malicious Excel files, hiding the malware in Windows processes, and using AES encryption to steal passwords and Wi-Fi keys. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/hackers-excel-exploit-xworm-7-2-jpeg-files-hijack-pcs/
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Texas Sues TP-Link for Covering Up Chinese Manufacturing
Router Maker Accuses Rivals, Competitors of Smear Campaign. The Texas attorney general invoked state consumer protection law to sue Wi-Fi router maker TP-Link Systems for misrepresenting its connections to mainland China and the security of its ubiquitous devices. The suit says TP-Link should be forced to declare that their products are made in China. First…
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TP-Link Vulnerabilities Let Hackers Take Full Control of Devices
TP-Link has disclosed multiple critical authenticated command injection vulnerabilities affecting the Archer BE230 v1.2 Wi-Fi router, enabling attackers with administrative access to execute arbitrary commands and seize complete control of affected devices. Security researchers jro, caprinuxx, and sunshinefactory discovered nine distinct vulnerabilities tracked under separate CVE identifiers. The flaws impact various components of the router’s…
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Flaw in Broadcom Wi-Fi Chipsets Illuminates Importance of Wireless Dependability and Business Continuity
A “scary” vulnerability in Broadcom Wi-Fi chipsets could lead to long-term instability and affect how an organization operates. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/02/flaw-in-broadcom-wi-fi-chipsets-illuminates-importance-of-wireless-dependability-and-business-continuity/
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WiFi-7 als Triebfeder für Manufacturing-X und die vernetzte Industrie der Zukunft
Während die deutsche Industrie die Umsetzung von Manufacturing-X mit Hochdruck vorantreibt, hat sich die drahtlose Konnektivität von einer bloßen Basistechnologie zu einem strategischen Anker für die digitale Souveränität entwickelt. Im Jahr 2026 steht der Aufbau einer lückenlosen digitalen Infrastruktur im Mittelpunkt, die die Werkshalle fest mit einem kontrollierten und unabhängigen Datenverbund verbindet. Die Berliner Erklärung…
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Wi-Fi Protected Setup – Was ist WPS?
Tags: wifiFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/was-ist-wps-a-f1078b4cb5561f136eebcf4f273b46eb/
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Hacker taps Raspberry Pi to turn Wi-Fi signals into wall art
Pipe local wireless noise through an SDR into an RPi, and 64 LED filaments do the rest First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2026/01/23/raspberry_pi_wifi_wall_art/
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Microsoft Teams to Begin Sharing Employee Location with Employers Based on Wi-Fi Networks
Microsoft has confirmed a controversial new feature coming to Teams that will automatically reveal employee work locations by detecting which Wi-Fi networks they connect to raising significant concerns about workplace surveillance and hybrid work policies. The feature, documented in Microsoft’s 365 Roadmap and Admin Centre (Message ID MC1081568), will automatically set users’ work location when…
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Why the future of security starts with who, not where
Tags: access, attack, cisa, ciso, cloud, compliance, control, cybersecurity, data, framework, google, identity, mfa, monitoring, network, nist, passkey, password, resilience, risk, saas, wifi, zero-trustCloud + remote work = No perimeter: Now, with remote work and the cloud, there’s no real perimeter left. People connect from home Wi-Fi, personal laptops, airports, coffee shops, you name it. At the same time, company data and workloads are scattered across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and various SaaS platforms. The old rules just…
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CyRC advisory: Vulnerability in Broadcom chipset causes network disruption and client disconnection on wireless routers
CyRC discovered critical Wi-Fi vulnerabilities in ASUS & TP-Link routers allowing network disruption via single malformed frame. CVE-2025-14631 patched. The post CyRC advisory: Vulnerability in Broadcom chipset causes network disruption and client disconnection on wireless routers appeared first on Blog. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/01/cyrc-advisory-vulnerability-in-broadcom-chipset-causes-network-disruption-and-client-disconnection-on-wireless-routers/
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Key learnings from the latest CyRC Wi-Fi vulnerabilities
Critical Broadcom chipset flaw lets attackers crash Wi-Fi networks without authentication. Learn if your router is affected and how to patch it. The post Key learnings from the latest CyRC Wi-Fi vulnerabilities appeared first on Blog. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: https://securityboulevard.com/2026/01/key-learnings-from-the-latest-cyrc-wi-fi-vulnerabilities/