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Wireless Security: Archive: May 2010 

Lawmakers Ask Google for Answers on Wi-Fi Data Snare

Three prominent representatives ask Google for answers about the scope of its Street View operation, which mistakenly collected Internet transmissions over open Wi-Fi networks.

Busting (or Trusting) Wi-Fi Security Myths

We take a hard look at five bits of wireless security conventional wisdom and tell you which are true and which are bogus.

New Meru Product Offerings Strengthen WLANs

This week, Meru announced four new Service Assurance applications, including its own WIPS.

FTC May Investigate Google over Wi-Fi 'Gaff'

U.S. Reps have asked for detailed information about the Internet traffic that Google inadvertently collected when it equipped the cars in its StreetView fleet with software designed to collect only basic, non-sensitive Wi-Fi data.

Network Security Review: CACE Pilot

An in-depth look at CACE Pilot ($1295), which cuts large-volume traffic captures down to size through visualization, drill-down, reporting, and more.

Google Apologizes for Snaring Wi-Fi Data

Under pressure from German data-collection authorities, search giant confesses that its Street View cars have been inadvertently collecting unsecured network information.

Top Ten Free Wi-Fi Security Test Tools

Enhance network security by finding your WLAN's vulnerabilities before attackers do--and without spending a bundle.