A few years back I did a demonstration at KIPCUG on login security, and how I could capture someone’s login credentials using a Firefox plugin called Firesheep. In the demonstration I captured a Facebook users credentials and logged into their account. This was possible at the time because Facebook was not using any encryption in…
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Are managed routers secure?
As you may know I use a Google Wifi (now called Nest Wifi) at home for my router. Google Wifi is a managed router meaning the security updates are handled by Google. Other managed routers are, eero, Orbi, Asus ZenWiFi AX, TP Link Deco and many others. Just like you can access the controls of…
Google WiFi & Other Mesh Routers
Google Wifi works differently than a traditional router. You set up multiple points throughout your home, creating a mesh network that delivers a consistently strong, secure signal. Wifi points work together to create a connected system that gives you a strong signal throughout your home. A consistently fast signal. Because each Wifi point is a router with a high-fidelity…
Mesh Wifi Routers
Mesh routers are the latest technology upgrade for home Wi-Fi networks. Mesh networks have been used for years in large places where a secure network is critical, like military bases and businesses. (In such cases, the network is often isolated and not connected to the internet.) Now, residential wireless-internet users can optimize their home Wi-Fi…
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