Verizon starts issuing $20 credits after nationwide outage
Verizon has begun sending text messages with instructions on how to redeem a $20 account credit for last week's nationwide wireless outage. [...]
Wireless security covers risks in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular connections, including unauthorized access, eavesdropping, and device compromise.
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Wireless systems transmit data over radio or other electromagnetic links rather than a physical cable, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular, and many IoT protocols. The tag usually covers the security of these protocols, access points, client devices, and radio-enabled equipment—not every use of the word “wireless.”
Because signals can extend beyond controlled spaces, an attacker within range may capture traffic, attempt unauthorized association or pairing, impersonate a legitimate access point, or disrupt service through interference. Encryption alone does not prevent these attacks: use secure authentication, current protocol configurations, protected management interfaces, and segmentation between wireless clients and sensitive networks. Track firmware and protocol vulnerabilities, remove obsolete security modes, monitor for rogue devices and unusual associations, and review wireless logs during investigations. Bluetooth and IoT deployments also require attention to default credentials, discoverability, and unnecessary exposed services.
Verizon has begun sending text messages with instructions on how to redeem a $20 account credit for last week's nationwide wireless outage. [...]
Verizon has confirmed that yesterday's nationwide wireless outage was caused by a software issue, though the company has not shared additional details about what went wrong. [...]
A critical vulnerability in Google's Fast Pair protocol can allow attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio accessories like wireless headphones and earbuds, track users, and eavesdrop on their conversations. [...]
A critical vulnerability in Google's Fast Pair protocol can allow attackers to hijack Bluetooth audio accessories like wireless headphones and earbuds, track users, and eavesdrop on their conversations. [...]
Verizon Wireless is suffering a massive outage in the US, with customers reporting their phones stuck in SOS mode with no cellular service. [...]