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    Security fears and general laziness are the main obstacles blocking the widespread adoption of wireless networks, according to analysts.

  • Did Wi-Fi interference cause Boeing 777 crash?

    The recent BA038 crash-landing at Heathrow airport may have been caused by interference from wireless networks, which affected the aircraft's electronically controlled power and automated flight systems.

  • Intel hangs mesh hopes on 802.11s

    A new networking standard promises easy configuration, higher bandwidth and more flexibility for home and office wireless networks.

  • PC health issues

    It performs roles once undertaken by man, so why can't we offer our PC the same health protection available to us?

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    Security researchers from Cambridge University have discovered a way to attack chip and PIN cards -- and warn only Martian cardholders are safe from the exploit.

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  • Fear and laziness stunt Wi-Fi growth

    Security fears and general laziness are the main obstacles blocking the widespread adoption of wireless networks, according to analysts.

  • Six wireless access points tested

    Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. ZDNet Australia looks at six different options.

  • Six wireless access points tested

    In recent months, wireless networks have received a boost as products based on the 802.11g standard--capable of 54Mbps--have come into the mainstream. Are you ready for fast wireless?

  • PC health issues

    It performs roles once undertaken by man, so why can't we offer our PC the same health protection available to us?

  • Intrusion detection systems reviewed

    Despite a rocky beginning, intrusion detection and prevention systems are an important part of any security arsenal. We road-test six hardware and software-based systems.

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  • Wireless crackdown

    The spread of convenient wireless LANs has delighted hackers, who find many WLANs vulnerable. Managing and securing a wireless network is therefore vital, but rarely done well. ZDNet Australia compares the offerings from AirDefense and AirMagnet.

  • Fear and laziness stunt Wi-Fi growth

    Security fears and general laziness are the main obstacles blocking the widespread adoption of wireless networks, according to analysts.

  • Lose the wires, keep the security: 6 wireless access points tested

    Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. We look at six different options.

  • Wireless security: Pringles peril

    Tracking down wireless hackers is getting easier, but there are still bugs to work out.

  • Worry-free wireless

    Everybody's going wireless—even those intruders who are after your precious data. Here's how to stop them.

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