Latest Wireless news

Microsoft fixes Wi-Fi issues triggered by recent Windows updates

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing Wi-Fi network connectivity problems on Windows 11 systems triggered by recently released cumulative updates.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 20, 2023
- 11:15 AM
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 Wi-Fi issues, asks for user feedback

Microsoft has confirmed that some Windows 11 devices experience Wi-Fi connectivity issues after installing recent cumulative updates.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 19, 2023
- 01:40 PM
- 3
December's Windows 11 KB5033375 update breaks Wi-Fi connectivity

The KB5033375 cumulative update released during the December 2023 Patch Tuesday causes Wi-Fi connectivity issues on some Windows 11 devices.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 18, 2023
- 04:25 PM
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New BLUFFS attack lets attackers hijack Bluetooth connections

Researchers at Eurecom have developed six new attacks collectively named 'BLUFFS' that can break the secrecy of Bluetooth sessions, allowing for device impersonation and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks.
- Bill Toulas
- November 28, 2023
- 04:58 PM
- 0
Over 40,000 Cisco IOS XE devices infected with backdoor using zero-day

More than 40,000 Cisco devices running the IOS XE operating system have been compromised after hackers exploited a recently disclosed maximum severity vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-20198.
- Ionut Ilascu
- October 19, 2023
- 09:08 PM
- 0
Canon warns of Wi-Fi security risks when discarding inkjet printers

Canon is warning users of home, office, and large format inkjet printers that their Wi-Fi connection settings stored in the devices' memories are not wiped, as they should, during initialization, allowing others to gain access to the data.
- Bill Toulas
- July 31, 2023
- 12:51 PM
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Snappy: A tool to detect rogue WiFi access points on open networks

Cybersecurity researchers have released a new tool called 'Snappy' that can help detect fake or rogue WiFi access points that attempts to steal data from unsuspecting people.
- Bill Toulas
- July 02, 2023
- 10:17 AM
- 0
Netgear fixes bad Orbi firmware update that locked admin console

Netgear is pushing out fixes for a bad Orbi firmware update released earlier this month that prevents users from accessing the device's admin console.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 19, 2022
- 07:08 PM
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Type on all your devices with this multi-platform wireless keyboard deal

As everywhere becomes a potential office, we'll need tools to streamline how we communicate. This multi-platform wireless keyboard helps you do that with text for $49.99, 75% off the MSRP of $199.99.
- BleepingComputer Deals
- March 05, 2022
- 08:22 AM
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Boost your WiFi with these extenders and say goodbye to deadzones

Let your wifi signal breathe with a WiFi Booster Repeater Signal Amplifier. You can get a pack of 2 or 3 amplifiers for $64.99 and $94.99. Use your expanded signal to stream shows, work, or learn a new skill! Prices subject to change.
- BleepingComputer Deals
- January 22, 2022
- 08:26 AM
- 0
Softbank plans to charge electronic gadgets using 5G antennas

Japanese tech giant SoftBank is planning to trial wireless charging of smartwatches and earbuds using power transmitted through 5G antennas.
- Bill Toulas
- November 08, 2021
- 02:59 PM
- 0
NSA shares guidance on how to secure your wireless devices

The US National Security Agency (NSA) today published guidance on how to properly secure wireless devices against potential attacks targeting them when traveling or working remotely.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 29, 2021
- 01:26 PM
- 0
All Wi-Fi devices impacted by new FragAttacks vulnerabilities

Newly discovered Wi-Fi security vulnerabilities collectively known as FragAttacks (fragmentation and aggregation attacks) are impacting all Wi-Fi devices (including computers, smartphones, and smart devices) going back as far as 1997.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 12, 2021
- 09:24 AM
- 0
Researchers detail bug in wireless devices impacting critical sectors

A vulnerability affecting components used in millions of critical connected devices in the automotive, energy, telecom, and medical sector could let hackers hijack the device or access the internal network.
- Ionut Ilascu
- August 19, 2020
- 07:19 AM
- 0
Windows 10 KB4559004 cumulative update fixes File Explorer, LTE issues

Microsoft released the KB4559004 non-security preview cumulative update with fixes for a File Explorer bug and an issue that caused Windows 10 computers with wireless wide area network (WWAN) LTE modems to lose Internet connectivity after installing the May KB4556799 update.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 21, 2020
- 06:24 PM
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Latest Windows 10 Updates Breaks Wireless LTE Connectivity

Microsoft says that computers with a wireless wide area network (WWAN) LTE modem may lose Internet connectivity after installing the latest Windows 10 cumulative updates.
- Lawrence Abrams
- May 22, 2020
- 09:19 PM
- 0
Emotet Hacks Nearby Wi-Fi Networks to Spread to New Victims

A recently spotted Emotet Trojan sample features a Wi-Fi worm module that allows the malware to spread to new victims connected to nearby insecure wireless networks according to researchers at Binary Defense.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- February 07, 2020
- 02:04 PM
- 0
FBI Warns of Risks Behind Using Free WiFi While Traveling

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation recommends travelers to avoid connecting their phone, tablet, or computer to free wireless hotspots while traveling during the holiday season.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 18, 2019
- 07:00 AM
- 2
Microsoft Fixes Windows 10 1903 Network Issue, Update Block Stays

Microsoft resolved a Windows 10, version 1903 known issue in the KB4522355 cumulative update released yesterday, an issue that would prevent devices with some Intel and Broadcom Wi-Fi adapters from using any wireless connections.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- October 25, 2019
- 10:04 AM
- 0
Windows 10 1903 is Now Having Problems with Network Adapters

Microsoft has acknowledged another problem in Windows 10 version 1903 where user's are reporting that their network adapters suddenly stop working after installing a cumulative update.
- Lawrence Abrams
- September 16, 2019
- 03:41 PM
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