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7 Wi-Fi vulnerabilities beyond weak passwords

February 22, 2017 admin IDG Insider, Network Security, Networking, Security, Wireless Networking

Credit to Author: Eric Geier| Date: Wed, 22 Feb 2017 03:00:00 -0800

To keep private Wi-Fi networks secure, encryption is a must-have — and using strong passwords or passphrases is necessary to prevent the encryption from being cracked. But don’t stop there! Many other settings, features and situations can make your Wi-Fi network as much or even more insecure as when you use a weak password. Make sure you’re not leaving your network vulnerable by doing any of the following.

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Verizon knocks $350M from Yahoo deal after breaches

February 21, 2017February 21, 2017 admin Data Privacy, internet, Networking, Security

Credit to Author: Grant Gross| Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2017 07:23:00 -0800

Verizon Communications will pay $350 million less for Yahoo after two major data breaches reported by the struggling internet pioneer.

Verizon will pay about $4.48 billion for Yahoo’s operating business, and the two companies will share any potential legal and regulatory liabilities arising from two major data breaches announced in late 2016. The companies announced the amended terms of the deal Tuesday.

In October, one news report had Verizon seeking a $1 billion discount after the first breach was announced.

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Forget the network perimeter, say security vendors

February 14, 2017 admin Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), Networking, Private Cloud, Security

Credit to Author: Lucian Constantin| Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2017 08:13:00 -0800

What if all your company’s computers and applications were connected directly to the Internet? That was the assumption behind BeyondCorp, a new model for network security that Google proposed back in 2014, and it’s one that’s starting to get some attention from networking and security vendors.

Enterprises have moved beyond the traditional workspace in recent years, allowing employees to work remotely by using their personal devices and accessing apps in private or public clouds. To bring roaming workers back into the fold, under the security blanket of their local networks, companies rely on VPNs and endpoint software to enforce network access controls.

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Cisco patches critical flaw in Prime Home device management server

February 2, 2017 admin Networking, Security

Cisco Systems has fixed a critical vulnerability that could allow hackers to take over servers used by telecommunications providers to remotely manage customer equipment such as routers.

The vulnerability affects Cisco Prime Home, an automated configuration server (ACS) that communicates with subscriber devices using the TR-069 protocol. In addition to remotely managing customer equipment, it can also “automatically activate and configure subscribers and deliver advanced services via service packages” over mobile, fiber, cable, and other ISP networks.

“A vulnerability in the web-based GUI of Cisco Prime Home could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to bypass authentication and execute actions with administrator privileges,” Cisco said in its advisory.

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HPE acquires security startup Niara to boost its ClearPass portfolio

February 2, 2017 admin Big Data, Data Analytics, Networking, Security

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has acquired Niara, a startup that uses machine learning and big data analytics on enterprise packet streams and log streams to detect and protect customers from advanced cyberattacks that have penetrated perimeter defenses.

The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Operating in the User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) market, Niara’s technology starts by automatically establishing baseline characteristics for all users and devices across the enterprise and then looking for anomalous, inconsistent activities that may indicate a security threat, Keerti Melkote, senior vice president and general manager of HPE Aruba and cofounder of Aruba Networks, wrote in a blog post on Wednesday.

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Easy-to-exploit authentication bypass flaw puts Netgear routers at risk

January 31, 2017 admin Networking, Security

For the past half-year, Netgear has been working on fixing a serious and easy-to-exploit vulnerability in many of its routers. And it’s still not done.

While Netgear has worked to fix the issue, the list of affected router models increased to 30, of which only 20 have firmware fixes available to date. A manual workaround is available for the rest.

The vulnerability was discovered by Simon Kenin, a security researcher at Trustwave, and stems from a faulty password recovery implementation in the firmware of many Netgear routers. It is a variation of an older vulnerability that has been publicly known since 2014, but this new version is actually easier to exploit.

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Get 72% off NordVPN Virtual Private Network Service For a Limited Time – Deal Alert

January 25, 2017 admin Data Privacy, encryption, internet, IT Industry, Mobile & Wireless, Mobile Security, Network Security, Networking, Security, Wireless Networking

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41% off Netgear Arlo Security System Wireless HD Camera, Indoor/Outdoor, Night Vision – Deal Alert

January 25, 2017 admin Home Tech, Networking, Personal Technology, Security

The Arlo camera is a 100 Percent Wire-Free, completely wireless, HD smart home security camera – so you can get exactly the shot you need – inside or out. The Arlo camera is weatherproof and includes motion detection, night vision, and apps. It can capture clips and send you alerts whether you’re at home or away for round-the-clock peace of mind. These motion activated cameras initiate automatic recording and alert you via email or app notifications. Free apps enable remote monitoring from anywhere and with the built-in night vision you’ll even see in dark. This security camera currently averages 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon from almost 10,000 customers (read reviews) and its list price of $219.99 is currently discounted 41% to $129.99.

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