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  • Watch out for Wi-Fi's 'evil twin'

    Experts warn that the latest Wi-Fi security risk could endanger enterprise data. The 'evin twin' scam involves tricking users into logging on to rogue access points set up to emulate legitimate wireless LAN equipment. 

  • Group provides Wi-Fi during Bush inauguration

    A nonprofit community group called the Open Park Project is providing the free service this week in what its founders describe as an exercise in wireless democracy. 

  • Painting over Wi-Fi leaks

    Force Field Wireless claims its grey $69-per-gallon paint, laced with copper and aluminum fibers that form an electromagnetic shield, can prevent outside intruders from compromising a wireless network. The vendor says the paint isn't foolproof, and c... 

  • AirTight debuts proactive Wi-Fi security appliance

    AirTight Networks this week will debut an appliance that detects and automatically blocks unauthorized WLAN activity. Though it's an aggressive approach, one customer explains why proactive tactics are necessary. 

  • ReefEdge cuts staff, reworks strategy

    The wireless LAN security and management vendor has trimmed its staff and is reworking its strategy, the latest sign that the WLAN market could be moving toward a dramatic consolidation. 

  • Cisco employs AirDefense to monitor WLAN airwaves

    Cisco has partnered with AirDefense to make it easier for enterprises to monitor for wireless LAN attacks and rogue access points. 

  • Expert claims Wi-Fi is far from dead

    Fixed wireless broadband is on the rise, and WiMax, the standardized version of fixed wireless broadband, will be available in some areas this year. With a theoretical range of 30 miles and a throughput of 72 Mbps, 802.16e-based chipsets are expected... 

  • Bluetooth: Security's 'silent killer'

    Bluetooth is becoming commonplace in the enterprise and otherwise, but researchers say Bluetooth devices aren't secure and can threaten the security of corporate network data. 

  • For secure networks, choices range beyond Cisco

    Cisco isn't the only company winning the hearts and minds of those looking for hard-core network security. A financial services firm explains how Enterasys is helping to secure its wired and wireless networks without arduous group-based policies. 

  • With 802.11i, new standard means new problems

    The new 802.11i standard is expected to make wireless LANs more secure, but authentication interoperability problems could make it harder to run multi-vendor systems.