The Wi-Fi Alliance, a non-profit that promotes Wi-Fi technology and certifies Wi-Fi products, today announced a more secure WPA3 protocol in response to last year's KRACK exploits.
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Apple’s released firmware updates for AirPort base stations fixing KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability
Apple may have stopped developing its AirPort-branded wireless base station devices, but it certainly continues to support users with timely software updates. Just today, they released new firmwares for the AirPort Express, Extreme and Time Capsule base stations.
This tweak lets you spoof your Status Bar’s carrier and signal information
When I first started jailbreaking many years ago, it seemed like tweaks for modifying the carrier details in the Status Bar were a hot commodity. Given just how much times have changed, you really don’t see tweaks like the classics anymore.
The new Signal jailbreak tweak by iOS developer Sniper_GER is a blast from the past, as it lets you spoof the Status Bar’s cellular information on any jailbroken device whether you have service or not.
iOS 11.2 makes it clearer how Control Center’s Wi-Fi and Bluetooth toggles work
iOS 11 has changed how Wi-Fi and Bluetooth switches in Control Center work, but many users didn't get the memo and were left dumbfounded realizing toggling these controls off doesn't really shut down wireless radios.
Review: XGIMI CC Aurora—your portable cinema with AirPlay support, Wi-Fi & more
There is no shortage of portable projectors—just take a look on Amazon and you'll find seemingly hundreds of options. The Aurora CC projector from XGIMI is one of the most featured packed out there.
watchOS 4.1 is out with Radio app, Apple Music streaming over LTE & more
Apple on Tuesday released the watchOS 4.1 software update for all Apple Watch models.
How to mirror your iPhone or iPad on a smart TV
AirPlay is integrated into multiple Smart TVs from major brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, Vizio, making it effortless to mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to the bigger TV screen. But if your smart TV doesn't have AirPlay built-in, here's how to wirelessly mirror your iPhone and iPad to it using a third-party app.
Here’s what you need to know about the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability
If you’ve been reading the news this week, then you’ve probably caught wind of the KRACK (Key Reinstallation AttaCK) vulnerability, which implies some serious security concerns for almost anyone utilizing Wi-Fi networks at home or work.
KRACK impacts both the WPA2 and WPA1 Wi-Fi standards. The former is the most popular Wi-Fi standard in use today, and it’s also supposed to be one of the most secure. On that note, this vulnerability can be a bit concerning.
“KRACK Attack” Wi-Fi exploit fixed in Apple’s OS betas, AirPort hardware not vulnerable
The new “KRACK Attack” hack that completely opens up some routers and all Android 6.0 and later devices while impacting iOS and macOS has been patched in the developer and public betas for iOS, watch OS, macOS and tvOS, Apple has confirmed to iMore's Rene Ritchie.
Major flaws in WPA2 encryption put virtually every Wi-Fi device at risk
Several key vulnerabilities that have been discovered recently in the Wi-Fi standard put just about every router, smartphone and computer out there at risk of having users' personal information intercepted, exposed and stolen.
EFF slams Apple’s implementation of Wi-Fi & Bluetooth toggles in iOS 11 Control Center
The Electronic Frontier Foundation today criticized the changed behavior of Apple's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth toggles in Control Center, saying iOS 11 has made it harder for users to control these settings and calling them “misleading“ and “bad for user security.”
Using LTE Apple Watch on its own for SMS/MMS, phone calls & notifications
An LTE-outfitted Apple Watch lets you do many things without a paired iPhone, but sending or receiving cellular phone calls or SMS/MMS texts comes with some caveats.