Hackers at a security conference showed how easily a RFID chip embedded in credit cards and passports are easily read by simply sitting in a crowded area and recording the data as people walk by. They showed how this can be done easily by buying a RFID credit card reader on eBay for less than $20 dollars. To… Read More »
A wireless network adapter allows a computer, laptop, smartphone, or tablet to communicate to a router which then talks to the Internet. In the past the most common network adapter was Ethernet where a physical cable called CAT5 was run from a router to a computer. This is still a very common setup but with the added… Read More »
Connecting a desktop to the Internet without wires is a very easy process. It can be done in two ways. 1… A USB adapter / dongle can be bought that will connect a desktop to the Internet. 2… A dedicated wireless card can be inserted into the computers to enable Wi-Fi. By far the easiest… Read More »
If you own a Samsung device such as a Blue Ray player or Samsung TV then you may have heard of LinkStick. A LinkStick allows Samsung electronics to connect wirelessly to the Internet or a computer. For example if you owned a Samsung TV and want it to connect to the Internet, or a… Read More »
Wireless printers come in handy for a variety of reasons not least of all since there are no wires required. A wireless printer can be set up anywhere there is Wi-Fi which makes for a very easy installation. Also wireless printers can be used from a smartphone or tablet easily. Besides not having to run new CAT5… Read More »
Outdoor Bluetooth speakers are a great item to have. They give the ability to listen, without wires, to music anywhere they are needed. Many people have even began using them in their cars but they are mainly used when wires are not desirable to run in a yard or while camping. Where they will be used… Read More »
Each country in the world controls their own wireless spectrum with most following the same frequency standard. Some countries however add something’s other countries don’t. When this happens manufactures that sell wireless devices like routers build firmware /software that can be changed from one country to the next. Channel 14 is one of those things… Read More »
Many routers are now coming with the ability to change the channel width and tweak the setting to get better performance. What is channel width? Channel width can be thought of like a highway. A four lane highway can handle more cars than a two lane. Of course the bigger the highway means more of a… Read More »
A new Attack for Wi-Fi has been released called Wifiphisher. This attack is a play on old tricks using a Man-in-the-Middle and phishing attack. It works by selecting a target router then kicking their connection which forces them to connect to you instead of their router. When… Read More »
Penetration Testing is a field that interest many people, being able to attack a network legally and find vulnerabilities in a network is fun to a select few. Gaining the knowledge needed to be able to do a Penetration Audit is always a ongoing challenge, with reading and implementing new tactics and ideas. There is a… Read More »