From the New York Times, “A Special Issue of Circuits (reg. req’d) – In the first of six stand-alone sections, Circuits looks at the latest gadgets and services designed to help users get the most out of cellphones, laptops, P.D.A.’s and home networks.” Continue Reading
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802.11 Wireless Security Primer
802.11 Wireless Security Primer – Presentation by John MacMichael (84 pages, PDF) Continue Reading
Presentations From Computers in Libraries 2005 Available Online
“This page features links to World Wide Web sites, PowerPoint slideshows, and other electronic resources used in support of presentations at Computers in Libraries 2005. Links are provided at the discretion of presenters. Additional links will be provided as they become available.” Continue Reading
Consumers Opposed to Cell Phone Use in Flight
New Poll Shows Air Travelers Are Strongly Opposed to Lifting the Ban on Cell Phones in Flight, April 7, 2005. “The poll, sponsored by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA and the National Consumers League, was conducted as the Federal Communications Commission moves ahead with a rule-making process aimed at lifting its ban on cell phones… Continue Reading
WiFi Security Flaws Demonstrated By FBI
From tom’s networking (Jim Ray’s links), this article reviews and documents a recent FBI demonstration of how quickly experts can hack a 128-bit WEP (wired equivalent privacy) key. Continue Reading
Wi-Fi Networks Generally Lacking Security Features
Growth of Wireless Internet Opens New Path for Thieves Continue Reading
New Report From IBM Predicts Increased Attacks on Wireless Devices
Press release: “Today IBM announced the results from its 2004 Global Business Security Index Report and provided an early look at potential security threats in 2005. Based on early indicators, a new and troubling trend this year may be the aggressive spread of viruses and worms to handheld devices, cell phones, wireless networks, and embedded… Continue Reading
FCC Publishes List of Domains To Protect Cell Phones From Spam
FCC press release: “On February 7, with the cooperation of wireless carriers, the Commission published on its Web site a list of mail domain names used to send messages to wireless service. This list is to protect cellular and wireless consumers from unwanted commercial electronic mail messages by alerting marketers to which Internet domain names… Continue Reading
Report Warns of Problems for Municipality Sponsored WiFi
From the New Millennium Research Council, Washington, D.C., a report co-authored by six telecom experts, ‘Not In The Public Interest the Myth of Municipal Wi-Fi Networks’ – Why Municipal Schemes to Provide Wi-Fi Broadband Service With Public Funds Are Ill-Advised, February 2005. (40 pages, PDF) “Many American cities and towns are now considering municipal… Continue Reading
Driving and Cell Phone Use Are Deadly Combination
Drivers on Cell Phones Kill Thousands, Snarl Traffic: “Cell phone distraction causes 2,600 deaths and 330,000 injuries in the United States every year..” Continue Reading
Real Time Traffic Updates Via Your Cellphone
“Rand McNally Traffic helps you avoid the delays with real-time traffic information, speed maps, and data on your phone…Access unlimited real-time information (compiled from multiple sources) in 94 metro areas.” [Link] Continue Reading
Using Wireless Hotspots Securely
Securing Your Starbucks Experience, by Wayne Rash. See also this related article by Wayne, Five Tips For Boosting Wireless Security. Continue Reading
