Tag: wifi
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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/
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British Man Sentenced for Network Rail Wi-Fi Hack
The man was handed a suspended prison sentence for offenses relating to the hack of Network Rail public Wi-Fi, exposing customers to offensive messaging First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/british-man-sentenced-rail-wifi/
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Gefährliche Lücke in Brother-Druckern
Tags: access, authentication, bug, ceo, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data-breach, firmware, jobs, network, service, update, vulnerability, wifiEine Schwachstelle in Brother-Druckern zur Umgehung der Authentifizierung kann mit einer anderen Lücke gekoppelt werden, um Code auf den betroffenen Geräten remote auszuführen.Brother Industries hat mit einer kritischen Sicherheitslücke zu kämpfen, die Hunderte verschiedener Druckermodelle betrifft. Diese Schwachstelle ermöglicht in Verbindung mit einer weiteren Lücke die Ausführung von nicht authentifiziertem Remote-Code (RCE) auf den Geräten.Das…
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Gefährliche Lücke in Brother Druckern
Tags: access, authentication, bug, ceo, cve, cvss, cybersecurity, data-breach, firmware, jobs, network, service, update, vulnerability, wifiEine Schwachstelle in Brother Druckern zur Umgehung der Authentifizierung kann mit einer anderen Lücke gekoppelt werden, um Remotecode auf den betroffenen Geräten auszuführen.Brother Industries hat mit einer kritischen Sicherheitslücke zu kämpfen, die Hunderte verschiedener Druckermodelle betrifft. Diese Schwachstelle ermöglicht in Verbindung mit einer weiteren Lücke die Ausführung von nicht authentifiziertem Remote-Code (RCE) auf den Geräten.Das…
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Some Brother printers have a remote code execution vulnerability, and they can’t fix it
The centerpiece of Rapid7’s disclosure is CVE-2024-51978, a vulnerability rated critical (CVSS 9.8 out of 10) that enables attackers to derive the default administrator password from the device’s serial number.While another of the discovered flaws, a medium severity information disclosure vulnerability (CVE-2024-51977), potentially allows an attacker to leak the prerequisite unique serial number via the…
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Microsoft Teams to Auto-Detect Work Location Using Company Wi-Fi
Microsoft Teams is set to introduce a new feature that will automatically detect and set users’ work locations when they connect to their organization’s Wi-Fi network, marking a significant step forward in streamlining the hybrid workplace experience. The feature, scheduled for general availability in early September 2025, will be available for both Windows and Mac…
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OPPO Clone Phone Vulnerability Leaks Sensitive Data via Weak WiFi Hotspot
A newly disclosed security vulnerability in OPPO’s widely used Clone Phone app has raised significant concerns over user privacy, as it exposes sensitive data through a weakly secured WiFi hotspot. The flaw, cataloged as CVE-2025-27387, has been rated as high severity and was published in the National Vulnerability Database and GitHub Advisory Database within the…
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Kali Linux 2025.2 Released: New Tools, Smartwatch and Car Hacking Added
Kali Linux, the preferred distribution for security professionals, has launched its second major release of 2025, Kali Linux 2025.2, in June. This update introduces a restructured Kali Menu, upgraded desktop environments, 13 new tools, and significant Kali NetHunter advancements, including smartwatch Wi-Fi injection and a car hacking toolset. Here’s a concise look at the key…
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BSidesLV24 PasswordsCon CVE Hunting: Wi-Fi Routers, OSINT ‘The Tyranny Of The Default’
Author/Presenter: Actuator Our sincere appreciation to BSidesLV, and the Presenters/Authors for publishing their erudite Security BSidesLV24 content. Originating from the conference’s events located at the Tuscany Suites & Casino; and via the organizations YouTube channel. Permalink First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/05/bsideslv24-passwordscon-cve-hunting-wi-fi-routers-osint-the-tyranny-of-the-default/
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Apartment living to get worse in 5 years as 6 GHz Wi-Fi nears ‘exhaustion’
Tags: wifiCable Labs predicts two percent packet loss and 10ms latency in some buildings unless more spectrum freed First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/05/22/cable_labs_wifi_future_analysis/
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O2 UK patches bug leaking mobile user location from call metadata
A flaw in O2 UK’s implementation of VoLTE and WiFi Calling technologies could allow anyone to expose the general location of a person and other identifiers by calling the target. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/o2-uk-patches-bug-leaking-mobile-user-location-from-call-metadata/
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Wi-Fi 7 trials show big performance gains for enterprise networks
The next generation of wireless technology is getting a real-world test, and the results are promising. Recent trials led by the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), in … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/09/wi-fi-7-trials-performance-gains-enterprise-networks/
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Wormable AirPlay Flaws Enable Zero-Click RCE on Apple Devices via Public Wi-Fi
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a series of now-patched security vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol that, if successfully exploited, could enable an attacker to take over susceptible devices supporting the proprietary wireless technology.The shortcomings have been collectively codenamed AirBorne by Israeli cybersecurity company Oligo.”These vulnerabilities can be chained by First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article:…
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Multiple Flaws in Tenda RX2 Pro Let Attackers Gain Admin Access
Security researchers have uncovered a series of critical vulnerabilities in the Tenda RX2 Pro Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi 6 Router (Firmware V16.03.30.14), which could allow remote attackers to gain administrative access and, in many cases, full root shell on the device. Despite the notification, Tenda has not responded, and no patches are available. Eleven separate CVEs…
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AirBorne: Schwachstellen in Apples AirPlay-Protokoll gefährden Geräte und Netzwerke
Apple Geräte (Macs, iPads, iPhones) unterstützen AirPlay zur Übertragung von Musik, Fotos und Videos zwischen Geräten. Schwachstellen im Protokoll ermöglichen es, per WiFi die AirPlay-Geräte anzugreifen und sich so im Netzwerk zu bewegen. Was ist AirPlay? AirPlay ist eine proprietäre … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/05/02/airborne-schwachstellen-in-apples-airplay-protokoll-gefaehrden-geraete-und-netzwerke/
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Wormable AirPlay Zero-Click RCE Flaw Allows Remote Device Hijack via Wi-Fi
A major set of vulnerabilities-collectively named “AirBorne”-in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and SDK have been unveiled, enabling an array of severe attack vectors. Most critically, these flaws allow zero-click “wormable” Remote Code Execution (RCE), meaning attackers can take over Apple and third-party devices via Wi-Fi without any user interaction. The impact spans billions of devices globally, including…
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Millions of Apple Airplay-Enabled Devices Can Be Hacked via Wi-Fi
Researchers reveal a collection of bugs known as AirBorne that would allow any hacker on the same Wi-Fi network as a third-party AirPlay-enabled device to surreptitiously run their own code on it. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/airborne-airplay-flaws/