Tag: wifi
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NDSS 2025 CHAOS: Exploiting Station Time Synchronization In 802.11 Networks Session 1A: WiFi and Bluetooth Security
Authors, Creators & Presenters: Sirus Shahini (University of Utah), Robert Ricci (University of Utah) PAPER – CHAOS: Exploiting Station Time Synchronization in 802.11 Networks Many locations, especially in urban areas, are quite noisy with WiFi traffic. In addition to data traffic, WiFi stations send management and control frames that can easily exceed several hundred frames…
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NDSS 2025 Off-Path TCP Hijacking In Wi-Fi Networks: A Packet-Size Side Channel Attack
SESSION Session 1A: WiFi and Bluetooth Security PAPER Off-Path TCP Hijacking in Wi-Fi Networks: A Packet-Size Side Channel Attack In this paper, we unveil a fundamental side channel in Wi-Fi networks, specifically the observable frame size, which can be exploited by attackers to conduct TCP hijacking attacks. Authors, Creators & Presenters: Ziqiang Wang (Southeast University),…
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DTTS – Zero Trust DNS Enforcement: Policy Violation Management
In a default-deny world, where only verified sources and verified destinations are allowed, which require a successful policy-allowed DNS resolution, many modern threats are mitigated, and there’s demonstrable value in choosing this path, including being able to enforce “My network, my rules” approach to egress control. However, in this world where existing applications need to…
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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The ultimate business resiliency test: Inside Kantsu’s ransomware response
set up a new group email system and secure emergency contact pointsestablish a dedicated contact point for business partners to handle inquiriesprohibit internal internet accesscheck the operational status of major systemsAll shipping operations came to a halt. The company explained the situation to all employees at 9:00 a.m., and began assessing the damage and taking…
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Arrests Underscore Fears of Teen Cyberespionage Recruitment
Telegram Used to Lure Teen Recon Recruits. The late September arrest of two teenagers in the Netherlands on suspicion of capturing Wi-Fi signals for pro-Russian hackers has sparked warnings from security analysts over a digital drive for low-skill reconnaissance tasks by nation-state spymasters. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/arrests-underscore-fears-teen-cyberespionage-recruitment-a-29681
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Lancom Systems und Rohde Schwarz Cybersecurity zeigen Portfolio für umfassende Sicherheit von IT-Netzen
Auf der it-sa präsentieren sich Lancom Systems und Rohde & Schwarz Cybersecurity als starke Einheit und zeigen, wie ganzheitliche Netzwerksicherheit heute realisiert wird. Besucher können ein umfassendes Bild von sicherer Standortvernetzung über vertrauenswürdige Fernzugänge bis zu effektiver Bedrohungserkennung machen. Die Neuheiten im Lancom-Portfolio sind die WiFi-7-Access-Points LW-700 und LX-7200E mit integrierten Security-Features, die UF-560-Firewall, mit…
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Two Dutch Teenagers Arrested for Wi-Fi Sniffing Activities
Dutch authorities have arrested two 17-year-old boys on suspicion of >>state interference
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Kali Linux 2025.3 released with 10 new tools, Wi-Fi enhancements
Kali Linux has released version 2025.3, the third version of 2025, featuring ten new tools, Nexmon support, and NetHunter improvements. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kali-linux-20253-released-with-10-new-tools-wifi-enhancements/
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Kali Linux 2025.3 released with 10 new tools, Wi-Fi enhancements
Kali Linux has released version 2025.3, the third version of 2025, featuring ten new tools, Nexmon support, and NetHunter improvements. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kali-linux-20253-released-with-10-new-tools-wifi-enhancements/
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PureVPN Vulnerability Reveals IPv6 Address While Reconnecting to Wi-Fi
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in PureVPN’s Linux clients that exposes users’ real IPv6 addresses during network reconnections, undermining the privacy protections that users expect from their VPN service. The vulnerability affects both the graphical user interface (GUI version 2.10.0) and command-line interface (CLI version 2.0.1) on Linux systems, specifically tested on Ubuntu…
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Unlocking Hidden Capabilities in Wi-Fi Chips
Security Researchers Reveal Methods to Reverse Engineer MediaTek Firmware. Reverse engineering Wi-Fi chips opens new opportunities for security research. Security researchers Daniel Wegemer and Edoardo Mantovani describe tools, methods and motivations for unlocking hidden functions and enabling deeper hardware analysis. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/unlocking-hidden-capabilities-in-wi-fi-chips-a-29404
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CISA Adds TP-Link Wi-Fi and WhatsApp Spyware Flaws to KEV List
CISA updates its KEV List with TP-Link Wi-Fi extender and WhatsApp spyware flaws, urging users and agencies to… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/cisa-tp-link-wi-fi-whatsapp-spyware-flaws-kev-list/
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CISA Adds TP-Link and WhatsApp Flaws to KEV Catalog Amid Active Exploitation
Tags: authentication, cisa, cve, cybersecurity, exploit, flaw, infrastructure, kev, vulnerability, wifiThe U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday added a high-severity security flaw impacting TP-Link TL-WA855RE Wi-Fi Ranger Extender products to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation.The vulnerability, CVE-2020-24363 (CVSS score: 8.8), concerns a case of missing authentication that could be abused to obtain First seen on thehackernews.com…
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TDL001 – Cybersecurity Explained: Privacy, Threats, and the Future – Chester Wisniewski
Tags: access, ai, attack, backdoor, breach, business, ciso, computer, country, crime, crimes, cyber, cybercrime, cybersecurity, data-breach, defense, detection, edr, email, finance, firewall, gartner, government, guide, hacker, hacking, Hardware, infosec, Internet, jobs, linkedin, mail, malicious, microsoft, military, monitoring, network, password, phishing, phone, privacy, programming, ransomware, risk, russia, scam, skills, software, sophos, spam, sql, strategy, switch, technology, threat, update, virus, vulnerability, wifi, windowsSummary “The Defenders Log” Episode 1 features host David Redekop and guest Chet Wisniewski discussing the dynamic world of cybersecurity. Wisniewski, with decades of experience, traces his journey from early BBS and phone network exploration to becoming a cybersecurity expert. They delve into the evolution of hacking, the emergence of profitable cybercrime like email spam,…
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Public Wi-Fi Myths: Why You’re Probably Safer Than You Think
Public Wi-Fi has a bad reputation, but in 2025, the “you’ll get hacked instantly” fear is largely outdated. In this episode, Tom and Kevin dig into real research and modern protections that make most public Wi-Fi connections reasonably safe. We’ll explore why HTTPS, device security, and updated standards have drastically reduced the risks, what… First…
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Five-Year-Old D-Link Bugs Under Active Exploitation
CISA Lists Flaws as Actively Exploited. Hackers are actively exploiting years-old flaws in obsolete Wi-Fi cameras and video recorders made by D-Link, warn U.S. cybersecurity authorities. Possibly Chinese hackers have used one of the flaws to implant HiatusRAT malware. Attackers don’t care if a vulnerability is new or old. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Five-Year-Old D-Link Bugs See Active Exploitation
CISA Lists Flaws as Actively Exploited. Hackers are actively exploiting years-old flaws in obsolete Wi-Fi cameras and video recorders made by D-Link, warn U.S. cybersecurity authorities. Possibly Chinese hackers have used one of the flaws to implant HiatusRAT malware. Attackers don’t care if a vulnerability is new or old. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to…
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Summer: Why cybersecurity must be strengthened as vacations abound
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, awareness, backup, control, corporate, credentials, cybersecurity, data, detection, email, encryption, exploit, infrastructure, malicious, mfa, monitoring, network, office, password, resilience, risk, theft, threat, tool, training, update, usa, vpn, wifiGuillermo Fernandez, Sales Engineer for Southern Europe at WatchGuard Technologies. WatchGuard Technologies.Another important point is that, during the summer, attackers know that many IT and cybersecurity teams are operating with more limited resources or with staff on vacation. “They take advantage of this to launch phishing campaigns and other targeted attacks, aware that attention and vigilance often…
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Humans can be tracked with unique ‘fingerprint’ based on how their bodies block Wi-Fi signals
Wi-Fi spy with my little eye that same guy I saw at another hotspot First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/22/whofi_wifi_identifier/
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Humans can be tracked with unique ‘fingerprint’ based on how their bodies block Wi-Fi signals
Wi-Fi spy with my little eye that same guy I saw at another hotspot First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/22/whofi_wifi_identifier/
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Hardcoded credentials found in HPE Aruba Instant On Wi-Fi devices
Hardcoded credentials in HPE Aruba Instant On Wi-Fi devices, let attackers to bypass authentication and access the web interface. HPE disclosed hardcoded credentials in Aruba Instant On Wi-Fi devices that allow attackers to bypass login and access the web interface. The flaw tracked as CVE-2025-37103 (CVSS score of 9.8) impacts devices running firmware version 3.2.0.1…
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Summer Vacation Alert Surfaces More Than 5 Million Unsecured Wi-Fi Networks
Zimperium, a provider of mobile security software, this week published a report that notes more than 5 million unsecured public Wi-Fi networks have been detected globally since the beginning of 2025 First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/07/summer-vacation-alert-surfaces-more-than-5-million-unsecured-wifi-networks/
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Cisco warns of another critical RCE flaw in ISE, urges immediate patching
Tags: access, ai, api, breach, cisco, communications, credentials, endpoint, exploit, flaw, network, radius, rce, remote-code-execution, risk, update, vulnerability, wifiFaster patching is needed: Barr is concerned about the flaw in finding N-day abuse. “While it’s positive that Cisco is transparent in disclosure and swift in releasing patches, the reality is that patching these types of vulnerabilities, especially in large, distributed enterprise environments, is not instantaneous,” he said. “Restart requirements and dependencies on high-availability setups…
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Check Point Unveils Quantum Spark 2500 Series, Bringing Enterprise-Level Security and Advanced Connectivity to SMBs
Check Point has unveiled the new Quantum Spark 2500 series, a next-generation firewall family designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and managed service providers (MSPs). With built-in Wi-Fi 7, 5G, SD-WAN, and AI-powered threat prevention, the 2500 series delivers fast, secure, and resilient connectivity as part of the Check Point Infinity architecture. “The Quantum…
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British Citizen Sentenced for Islamophobic WiFi Hack at UK Train Stations
John Andreas Wik, a 37-year-old resident of Limes Road in Beckenham, has been handed a 24-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after admitting to orchestrating an Islamophobic hack of free WiFi landing pages at multiple train stations across Britain. The sentence, passed at Inner London Crown Court on 9 July, comes after Wik pleaded…
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Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Hate-Fueled UK Train Stations WiFi Hack
Tags: wifiBritish citizen John Wik sentenced for Islamophobic WiFi hack at UK train stations in Sept 2024. Learn about… First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/man-suspended-sentence-hate-uk-train-stations-wifi-hack/