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  • Half of Web users admit Wi-Fi theft

    More than half (54 percent) of computer users admit to using someone else's Wi-Fi without permission, according to research.

  • Apple: Macs vulnerable to Wi-Fi hijacks

    A trio of security flaws in Apple Computer software that runs wireless-networking hardware could allow Macs to be hijacked over Wi-Fi, Apple said on Thursday in the US.

  • Wireless network security shows cracks

    The 802.1X security standard for wireless LANs has two gaping holes that will give hackers a field day, according to researchers in the US.

  • German anti-hacking law: hijacking security?

    As of last weekend, it has become a crime in Germany to build, sell, obtain or distribute so-called "hacking tools", which experts say will damage overall computer security by severely curtailing legitimate research and analysis, and prevent "good" hackers from discovering and plugging system security holes.

  • Is Mac OS X Rape worm deadly serious?

    A blogger claiming to have written a worm -- called Rape.osx -- for Apple Mac OS X has received death threats.

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  • Fast fixes for 10 common Wi-Fi problems

    If wireless network problems are leaving you befuddled, these valuable tips can help you make a better connection.

  • Who's riding your wireless network?

    Wi-Fi security tools and sound fundamental practices can help safeguard your wireless transmissions from a growing band of hi-tech thieves known as war drivers. Additional reading: Wireless computing 101

  • Locking out wireless intruders

    Wireless networks are particularly vulnerable to security breaches and attacks because the signal is wide open so how to keep an eye on your wireless network? Also, is Wireless computing your IT priority?

  • Wireless network security shows cracks

    The 802.1X security standard for wireless LANs has two gaping holes that will give hackers a field day, according to researchers in the US.

  • iPhone security scrutinised by IBM

    With Apple's impressive record on security, few people seem to be questioning how the iPhone will perform.

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Reviews (4)

  • BigPond Next G Wireless Broadband Mobile Card

    Fancy a 1.3Mbps broadband pipeline direct to your notebook, without a cable in sight? The new BigPond wireless data card makes good on Telstra's lofty promises for its Next G network.

  • Unwired Wireless Card

    While the speed and pricing plans make it appealing for those who aren't deskbound, Unwired's Wireless Card is cruelled by the lack of true mobility and the Sydney-only coverage, which itself is undeniably patchy.

  • SMC EZ-Stream Universal Wireless Multimedia Receiver

    Are streaming servers really the future of home entertainment? Networking experts SMC seem to think so.

  • PC health issues

    It performs roles once undertaken by man, so why can't we offer our PC the same health protection available to us?

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