07-01-2009 8:00 Staying Safe: securing your wireless connection  Filed under: Tips and tricks, Internet, Security, TUAW Tips Recently, we reported on AT&T's push to make it easier for iPhone & iPod touch users to connect to their Wi-Fi Hot Spots. One of our readers, Jamie Phelps, pointed out on his blog that AT&T's Wi-Fi service is not actually a "secure connection," as is advertised in various places on their website; we had overlooked this, and mistakenly reinforced the company's shaky claim in our post.This brings to light an important point about wireless networks and security, however. It's really easy (and sadly all too common) to hop on to an available wireless signal in your office, at the hotel, or your favorite coffee spot and not even think twice about logging in to your e-mail or checking your bank balance. What many users don't realize is even though the server you are connecting to (i.e. your bank's website) may employ several layers of security, the connection between your computer and the wireless access point is very likely to be unsecured. Anyone who is within range of your computer can trivially monitor the traffic being sent between your computer and the access point, allowing them to see what websites you may be visiting or capture details about other services that you may be connected to. This isn't because of some gaping vulnerability or software bug, it's just an inherent part of how wireless networks work. So, what can you do to protect yourself? Read on for a list of simple steps you can take to ensure that your wireless connection is safe and secure. Continue reading Staying Safe: securing your wireless connection Staying Safe: securing your wireless connection originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Staying Safe: securing your wireless connection originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments Mac OS X :: tuaw Povezani zapisi: 02-14-2010 14:15 Re: Da li mi treba firewall za wireless? Bilo kako bilo, moras da imas i firewall.... Comodo, Zone alarm free ...doduse je koristim zadnju freeware verziju Kerio-a, koji mije sasvim dovoljna.... ES::Zastita 02-14-2010 12:15 Da li mi treba firewall za wireless? Koristim za internet TP-LINK TL-WN422G na laptopu i windows XP SP3. Antivirus mi je NOD32 v.4 a windows firewall iskljucen. Povremeno se zakacim na besplatan openWIFI ali mi je bolja konekcija na komsijin ADSL. Da li i koji free firewall da instaliram i da li mi je potreban? Hvala! ES::Zastita 02-14-2010 13:06 Da li mi treba firewall za wireless? Koristim za internet TP-LINK TL-WN422G na laptopu i windows XP SP3. Antivirus mi je NOD32 v.4 a windows firewall iskljucen. Povremeno se zakacim na besplatan openWIFI ali mi je bolja konekcija na komsijin ADSL. Da li i koji free firewall da instaliram i da li mi je potreban? Hvala! MyCity::Zastita 02-13-2010 1:18 Global Connections Committee Message  OWASP Leaders,The Global Connections Committee would like to share our goals with you around OWASP presentations at non-OWASP sponsored events. OWASP as an organization needs to get out in front of a larger audience and the only way to do that is to get out in front of a lot of people who have not been to an OWASP event - maybe even not have heard about OWASP previously. Our goal for 2010 for OWASP presentations is to facilitate: 20 OWASP presentations to non OWASP groups. 10 OWASP presentations to student /university groups10 OWASP presentations to companies with large internal development groupsStrategy: To make connections utilizing the foundation laid by the other Global Committees within the development, university and organizational communities.To publish success stories from chapters where they have proactively lined up OWASP speakers not only for their OWASP chapter but had that speaker present to a developer group, university or large company about OWASP topics. Leaders- GCC needs your help. As chapter leaders we'd like you to think about ways that you can get the OWASP story out to a wider audience. What are the active developer groups in your area? Ask to do an overview presentation to them. What are the University's with Information Technology degrees in your area? Get to know the professors and offer to come in and do a presentation to a class. Who are the companies with large development teams? Offer to give an overview of application security trends to their developers. Support - GCC is here for you. We'll build the tools you need to implement the GCC strategy, whether that's PowerPoint presentations, meeting announcements, fliers. Let us know what you need to be successful. Regards, Global Connections Committee |
