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Insecure WiFi systems installed at UK hotels could be hacked(31/10/2008)
Insecure WiFi systems installed at hotels across the UK could be hacked with embarrassing consequences, as has happened with the high-end Thompson hotel chain in the US. "Recent reports in the US suggest that a hacker has threatened to release a number of embarrassing emails sent and received by guests and staff at the high-end Thompson hotel chain there," said David Hobson, GSS' managing director. "The same thing could happen in the UK, as... [more]
WiFi encryption systems no longer enough to protect wireless data(13/10/2008)
A Russian firm's use of the latest NVidia graphics cards to accelerate WiFi password recovery times by up to an astonishing 10,000 per cent proves that WiFi's WPA and WPA2 encryption systems are no longer enough to protect wireless data. "This breakthrough in brute force decryption of WiFi signals by Elcomsoft confirms our observations that firms can no longer rely on standards-based security to protect their data. As a result, we now advise c... [more]
Companies need to tighten up their security procedures to prevent WiFi hi-jacking(22/08/2008)
Companies need to tighten up their security procedures when it comes to WiFi access, in order to prevent third parties running up a bill on their account. "BT's broadband wholesale division has revamped the charging system it imposes on most of the UK's Internet service providers and, in many cases, this looks likely to result in ISPs enforcing data caps and fair usage policies on many more of their customers," said David Hobson, GSS' managing... [more]
NETconsent implemented within the North East Ambulance Service NHS Trust.(10/06/2008)
NETconsent automated policy and procedure management software has been purchased to help North East Ambulance Service achieve some of its Information Governance targets. The Trust is required to keep records to evidence that all staff have both read and signed up to all relevant policies. Historically this has taken a huge amount of time, not to mention the print costs and logistics involved with distributing information across the 51 Stations... [more]
Extended WiFi range creates security risks(06/06/2008)
A growing number of gadgets are now appearing on the market to offer WiFi users extended range when picking up "free" WiFi signals. "These devices, which can be obtained for under 20.00 pounds or so, can easily extend the effective range of a WiFi access point or router up to two or three hundred yards. This means that companies that think their WiFi access point is limited to their company building, need to think again," said David Hobson, GS... [more]
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