ICT Security-Sécurité PC et Internet

Researchers used a specially-crafted virus called ‘Chameleon’ to attack access points, which could then spread the malware along wirelessly.

The research highlights the unprotected state of router/access point technology, which rely on correctly-configured encryption and management to keep out attackers. But there is growing evidence that even without direct wireless attacks, these devices are riddled with vulnerabilities.

Only days ago, a study by security firm Tripwire found most of the top 50 best-selling home routers had software flaws that would allow a remote attacker to gain control of the device even if it was secured.

The research team that discovered significant security holes in more than a dozen home Wi-Fi routers adds more devices to that list at Defcon 21. Read this article by Seth Rosenblatt on CNET News.

Attendees at the Chaos Communications Congress in Berlin this weekend got a surprising rundown of the NSA's surveillance capabilities, courtesy of security researcher Jacob Appelbaum. Appelbaum,...