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Wireless is any system of communication that transmits data through the air without the use of physical connections like wires or cables. In the realm of information security, wireless technologies pose unique challenges and risks because they allow for data to be sent and received over radio waves, which can potentially be intercepted by unauthorized entities.
Wireless networks, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, are common in both personal and professional environments. This widespread use necessitates robust security measures to safeguard against threats like eavesdropping, unauthorized access, and network-based attacks. Strategies to enhance wireless security include the use of strong encryption protocols, authentication methods, and consistent monitoring for suspicious activities.
In securing wireless systems, it is critical to address vulnerabilities inherent in the technology and to stay ahead of the evolving tactics used by cyber criminals. Information security within the wireless spectrum covers a broad range of topics, from the safe configuration of wireless routers to the deployment of enterprise-level wireless intrusion prevention systems (WIPS).
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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday added two security flaws impacting TP-Link wireless routers to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, noting that there is evidence of them being exploited in the wild
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added a high-severity security flaw in TP-Link wireless routers to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2023-33538 (CVSS score: 8.8), a command injection bug that could result in the execution of arbitrary system commands when
Tracked CVE-2023-25717, the flaw was recently exploited by the AndoryuBot botnet, says Fortinet
The Mirai malware botnet is actively exploiting a TP-Link Archer A21 (AX1800) WiFi router vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-1389 to incorporate devices into DDoS (distributed denial of service) swarms. [...]