Wi-Fi is ubiquitous. While this is mostly a blessing, it also means there are a lot of Wi-Fi signals competing in the same space. While your smartphone factors in signal strength, Wi-Fi security settings, and network stability, it doesn’t always connect to the Wi-Fi network you’d prefer. Fortunately, you can take control of the Wi-Fi […]
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Your router is a gateway to the internet. It’s also an entry point for hackers looking to exploit vulnerabilities. Do you trust your router to protect your network? One way to increase Wi-Fi security is to set up a guest network on your router. Here’s how to do that, and five reasons why a guest […]
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Mozilla has relaunched its Test Pilot program, and kicked things off with a new project codenamed Firefox Private Network. This is essentially a VPN designed to protect you and your information when you’re browsing the web using Firefox. Mozilla has been ramping up its security and privacy credentials of late. Firefox has started blocking third-party […]
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As a subject, network forensics deals with network attacks and their investigation. In the era of network attacks and malware threats, it’s now more important than ever to have the skills required to investigate these kind of attacks and vulnerabilities. And this free ebook (worth $ 20) will show you how to do just that. […]
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Wireless networks are less secure than wired networks. That’s simply the nature of a broadcast-based mode of communication: it’s much harder to hack into a router that requires you to physically plug in. Which is why Wi-Fi security is so important. And one of the first things users typically want to do—for good reason—is hide […]
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Your Wi-Fi is slowing down, but why? With so many wireless devices in our homes now, even little flaws can take a toll on performance. In this guide, we’ll take a look at common issues, why your Wi-Fi might be slow, and how to solve them. 1. Too Many Devices (Internet of Things) IP cameras, […]
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