Direct Hacking Down; Virus Problems, Wireless Network Misuse Up

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Just How Many Wireless Technologies Can
You Misuse In One Shot?

Just How Many Wireless Technologies Can
You Misuse In One Shot? 06/17/2004 02:54 PM
We've seen a lot of stories recently about overhyped wireless "security holes" or "exploits" for both WiFi systems and mobile phones. In almost every case, the story would get a lot of press, but the actual risk was extremely low. The discoveries (and subsequent publications) were mostly designed to get attention for some random security researcher who discovered the supposed problem. Well, now that the obvious security attacks are out of the way, security researchers need to get a bit more creative. They can no longer just pick on a single technology (Bluetooth? WiFi?) and find a security hole. Now, they need to get with the converged times and go for a combined attack. That's about the only explanation I can come up with for the announcement of this new "vulnerability" that makes use of Bluetooth, WiFi and SMS all in one shot. The article doesn't do a great job of explaining the attack, but apparently, it works by having someone "bluejack" one of the few phones that are vulnerable to bluejacking (and which haven't been patched), using that connection to send an SMS to an "anonymous prepaid phone" owned by the attacker. They can then use this to determine if (just maybe) the vulnerable phone is a T-Mobile customer. If it is, they then hijack the vulnerable phone again, and send an SMS to T-Mobile to get login info for hotspots (since T-Mobile now lets users get hotspot login info via SMS). If the user is not a T-Mobile customer, there are other options, but they're equally convoluted (sometimes involving another associate with another mobile phone sitting at a hotspot). The group that put out the warning admits there's no evidence that this has been done, and, honestly, it really seems like a security hack for show more than anything else. Of course, now the bar has been set. Who will top it and give us the useless, unlikely security hack that involves four different wireless technologies?

ION-MP Outdoor Wireless Network Solution
Provides Faster and More Reliable
Wireless Network for Dallas Fort Worth
Auto Dealership

ION-MP Outdoor Wireless Network Solution
Provides Faster and More Reliable
Wireless Network for Dallas Fort Worth
Auto Dealership 01/06/2005 04:31 AM
ION, Inc, a wireless network solutions provider, upgrades John Eagle Dealership’s outdoor wireless network, improving throughput and reliability and eliminating monthly equipment lease costs. [PRWEB Jan 6, 2005]

FBI infiltrates a Direct Connect network

FBI infiltrates a Direct Connect network 08/27/2004 01:58 PM
DoJ announces raids on 5 homes in a probe into file sharing over a Direct Connect network.

New: nRAID Network Direct Attach storage

New: nRAID Network Direct Attach storage 04/19/2005 12:18 PM
FireWire Depot released the nRAID, a Network Direct Attach system with 2.5 terabytes of storage and RAID 0, 1, 3, and 5.

Hacking the RFID Network

Hacking the RFID Network 07/13/2004 05:32 PM

Network Protocol Stack & TCP hacking

Network Protocol Stack & TCP hacking 03/06/2004 02:04 AM

Google says MyDoom virus caused problems

Google says MyDoom virus caused problems 07/27/2004 09:29 AM

Hacking fear feeds network security
market

Hacking fear feeds network security
market 06/06/2005 12:06 AM

Wi-Foo: The Secrets of Wireless Hacking

Wi-Foo: The Secrets of Wireless Hacking 08/12/2004 06:45 PM
Slashdot Aug 12 2004 11:24PM GMT

InfoSec 2004: Virus problems fixed in
500KB

InfoSec 2004: Virus problems fixed in
500KB 04/27/2004 10:22 AM
Computer Shopper Apr 27 2004 2:11PM GMT

HaiTel Expands Wireless Network in Haiti
with Nortel Technology; Country's First
3G Network Expected to Boost

HaiTel Expands Wireless Network in Haiti
with Nortel Technology; Country's First
3G Network Expected to Boost 04/12/2005 01:51 PM
Business Wire UK Apr 12 2005 3:30PM GMT

Wireless hacking bust in Michigan

Wireless hacking bust in Michigan 11/13/2003 04:16 AM
The Register Nov 13 2003 3:23AM ET

Wireless Tools for Protection and
Hacking

Wireless Tools for Protection and
Hacking 04/23/2004 02:52 AM
If you think your wireless device is secure you need to try a few of these tools on it to...

Virus-Fixed SMS Files and Client
Component Installation Problems

Virus-Fixed SMS Files and Client
Component Installation Problems 02/17/2004 09:21 PM

[local problems] eTrust Virus Protection
6.0 InoculateIT for linux

[local problems] eTrust Virus Protection
6.0 InoculateIT for linux 02/10/2004 02:57 AM
Rene (Feb 09 2004)

Wireless IFSC hacking video available on
the internet

Wireless IFSC hacking video available on
the internet 07/22/2004 04:39 AM
Silicon Republic Jul 22 2004 8:59AM GMT

Conferencias de Seguridad con Hacking
Wireless en Madrid

Conferencias de Seguridad con Hacking
Wireless en Madrid 06/10/2004 12:56 PM

Verizon Wireless To Purchase Qwest
Wireless Spectrum, Network Assets

Verizon Wireless To Purchase Qwest
Wireless Spectrum, Network Assets 07/01/2004 08:55 PM
Wi-Fi Technology Forum Jul 2 2004 0:26AM GMT

Transnet Wireless Corporation Launches a
Wi-Fi Hot Spot Distribution Program for
Wireless Network Expansion

Transnet Wireless Corporation Launches a
Wi-Fi Hot Spot Distribution Program for
Wireless Network Expansion 06/09/2004 03:27 PM
Transnet Wireless is establishing a national network of Wi-Fi Hot Spots through an innovative distributorship program. These systems are designed to provide high-speed internet access, e-mail and wireless (Wi-Fi) internet access to the public for a small fee, payable by cash or credit card. They are also Wireless Access Points (Hot Spots), where up to 100 users with a wireless-ready laptop can simultaneously receive wireless internet access within several hundred feet of the unit. The machines have other income sources including interactive advertising and e-commerce. [PRWEB Jun 5, 2004]

Expert releases Cisco wireless hacking
tool

Expert releases Cisco wireless hacking
tool 04/09/2004 04:05 PM
The tool, dubbed Asleap, allows users to scan the wireless network broadcast spectrum for networks using Cisco's LEAP protocol, capture wireless network traffic and crack user passwords.

A fix for AppleTalk network connection
problems

A fix for AppleTalk network connection
problems 03/19/2005 02:40 AM
Are you still using AppleTalk? So are we, but only for printing. Nevertheless, it's quite annoying when it doesn't work. Once in a while, AppleTalk won't change Network Number or Zone when you plug it into a network where it ...

AT&T Wireless announces 3G wireless
network build in four cities

AT&T Wireless announces 3G wireless
network build in four cities 07/20/2004 04:34 PM
Miami Herald Jul 20 2004 7:26PM GMT

AT&T Wireless announces 3G wireless
network build in Detroit

AT&T Wireless announces 3G wireless
network build in Detroit 07/20/2004 04:34 PM
Miami Herald Jul 20 2004 7:25PM GMT

Tech Research Services Introduces White
Paper Teaching How To Acquire Wireless
Network Products for Enterprise Wireless
Communications

Tech Research Services Introduces White
Paper Teaching How To Acquire Wireless
Network Products for Enterprise Wireless
Communications 06/28/2004 03:45 AM
Tech Research Services, a wireless/mobile focused consulting firm, has published a free white paper which teaches companies planning to deploy a large-scale wireless LAN network the process of how to acquire wireless network products [PRWEB Jun 28, 2004]

Gone Wireless and Problems Ensue

Gone Wireless and Problems Ensue 09/01/2004 11:32 AM
"Since going wirless I have had problems with internet connectivity, downloading files and playing online games."

Identity theft and information security:
network problems and networked solutions

Identity theft and information security:
network problems and networked solutions 04/14/2005 09:51 PM
Information Week has a pair of articles up dealing with infosec matters, both of which describe groups pooling their efforts and coordinating their activities to attack infosec problems.

Lofts, wireless Internet won't fix state
problems

Lofts, wireless Internet won't fix state
problems 06/28/2004 05:25 AM
Freep.com - Mon Jun 28, 08:40 am GMT

Mydoom' Virus Hits Network

Mydoom' Virus Hits Network 01/27/2004 05:26 AM
Hankooki Jan 27 2004 9:39AM GMT

ExtrusioVinyl & Plastics Co. Inc. & its
Division, Direct Window Fashions /
Decoration Direct --Exclusive Wood Grain
Technology Patent Granted

ExtrusioVinyl & Plastics Co. Inc. & its
Division, Direct Window Fashions /
Decoration Direct --Exclusive Wood Grain
Technology Patent Granted 02/05/2005 09:40 PM
ExtrusioVinyl & Plastics Co. Inc. (EVP) receives its patent for its wood grain simulation technology for horizontal blinds [PRWEB Feb 3, 2005]

Direct Marketers : TMONE launches Direct
Mail Lists and Sales Lead Business Unit
and Becomes One of the Most Competitive
List Marketing Agencies.

Direct Marketers : TMONE launches Direct
Mail Lists and Sales Lead Business Unit
and Becomes One of the Most Competitive
List Marketing Agencies. 07/13/2004 03:08 AM
Total Marketing One, an industry leader in the contact center services world announced the creation of a new business unit catering to the needs of all companies in all industries with respect to their marketing list and sales lead needs. [PRWEB Jul 13, 2004]

Cingular/AT&T Wireless combo won't
resolve coverage problems

Cingular/AT&T Wireless combo won't
resolve coverage problems 02/18/2004 05:38 PM
The acquisition of AT&T Wireless by Cingular Wireless isn't likely to resolve high-speed data coverage problems, and analysts and users say multiple carriers will still be needed to fill in gaps.

Virus writers add network sniffer to
worm

Virus writers add network sniffer to
worm 09/14/2004 07:24 AM
Hybrid risks from potent malware

Cingular/AT&T Wireless merger won't
solve coverage problems, say analysts

Cingular/AT&T Wireless merger won't
solve coverage problems, say analysts 02/19/2004 10:02 AM
Computer Weekly Feb 19 2004 2:04PM GMT

Network Associates Unveils Linux
Anti-Virus

Network Associates Unveils Linux
Anti-Virus 05/24/2004 05:37 PM

Network Associates Tackles Anti-Virus
Limitations

Network Associates Tackles Anti-Virus
Limitations 06/03/2004 03:09 PM
The vendor rolls out new anti-virus software with proactive virus-fighting capabilities.

HireAbility Launches New Corporate
Recruiter Program. HR and Internal
Recruiting Groups Gain Direct Access to
National Recruiting Network, Save on
Hiring Costs

HireAbility Launches New Corporate
Recruiter Program. HR and Internal
Recruiting Groups Gain Direct Access to
National Recruiting Network, Save on
Hiring Costs 06/24/2005 04:13 PM
Today, HireAbility(r) launches its Corporate Recruiter (CR) program, paving the way for internal corporate recruiters and human resources professionals to expand their recruiting power nationwide and cover most vertical markets, while saving money on each hire. [PRWEB Jun 23, 2005]

Trend Micro Extends Virus Protection to
the Network Layer

Trend Micro Extends Virus Protection to
the Network Layer 04/11/2004 10:43 AM

Maine Lobster Direct Merges With
Canadian Counterpart Lobster Direct and
Offers Its Larger International Customer
Base New "Cooking Guide"

Maine Lobster Direct Merges With
Canadian Counterpart Lobster Direct and
Offers Its Larger International Customer
Base New "Cooking Guide" 04/13/2005 02:03 AM
Now, with the merger with Lobster Direct, a Canadian company, Maine Lobster Direct will be able to serve all of North America. Maine Lobster Direct has experienced extensive growth each year, as its sales show. With an extended customer base to serve, owners Lee and Joi Kressbach are offering an updated, full-color version of their “Cooking Guide.” [PRWEB Apr 13, 2005]

Accessing Wireless Sensor Networks:
Gridlogix adds support for Dust
Networks’ SmartMesh™ Wireless Sensor
Network

Accessing Wireless Sensor Networks:
Gridlogix adds support for Dust
Networks’ SmartMesh™ Wireless Sensor
Network 06/17/2005 04:45 PM
Gridlogix, Inc., a leading creator of enabling interoperable XML Web Services technology today announced enhanced support for Dust Networks’ SmartMesh™ wireless sensor network. SmartMesh is a wireless mesh sensor network used in remote monitoring and control. The Gridlogix EnNET® XML Web Service application extends the functionality of the SmartMesh system to include robust protocol translation between the wireless mesh network and other automation protocols and systems. EnNET translates the SmartMesh wireless protocol into BACnet/IP, SNMP, and LonWorks® allowing Dust Networks’ wireless sensor network to be seamlessly integrated with existing automation networks. [PRWEB Jun 16, 2005]
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