Symantec’s Woes Expose the Antivirus Industry’s Security Gaps

Vulnerabilities revealed this week show how security software can not only fail to protect us, but also create new attack holes in systems. The post Symantec's Woes Expose the Antivirus Industry's Security Gaps appeared first on WIRED.

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All about DART

Yes, I’m writing a blog post on a connector. Just a connector. If you’re like me, you can appreciate the little things in life. This is one of those times that something little snuck past me and it wasn’t until now that I’m starting to fully appreciate it’s impact and importance. When Cisco launched their 2800/3800 APs, dual 5GHz was certainly at the top of the list of the most talked about features (see #MFD session here!). This came with some caveats (as all new features do) and using a separate set of antennas for the second 5GHz radio was the biggest. This is handled on the internal antenna models with an in-built extra set of antennas, but on the external antenna models, this presented a bit of a challenge. In the wide world of antenna connectors, in the Wi-Fi space, we commonly deal with RP-SMA, RP-TNC, and N-type connectors depending on your vendor and the deployment type. In the Cisco world, that’s RP-TNC for indoor APs. With a single, 4 element antenna today, that’s four connectors (or four, single element antennas). With two antennas, that drives the number of antenna connectors up to a whopping 8 cables you’re looking to have coming out of your AP! 8 cables, 8 connectors, it gets messy quick. Enter the DART connector:

All covered up!

Inconspicuously located on the side of the AP, behind a little door, the new DART connector reveals itself in a complex looking array of pins and connectors in a tight external facing form factor. Here’s the interesting part though, this isn’t a new connector! In fact, it’s been shipping to the public for a little bit now in the form of the Cisco Hyperlocation module and antenna!

Hyperlocation with DART

DART on Hyperlocation Exposed!

So, that’s all great and all, but what’s really *in* the DART connector? DART stands for Digital Analog Radio Termination and it does all of those wonderful things. Firstly, the analog antenna connectors that we use (so we don’t have 8 RP-TNC ports on our AP) are the 4 larger pins across the bottom of the connector.

Look at all those pins!

When we use the DART to RP-TNC pig tail for backwards compatibility with shipping antennas, these are the connectors that map directly to the 4 RP-TNC connectors. In short, these are the 4 analog ports that carry the actual analog signal through the connector.

DART to RP-TNC Cable!

Fully assembled!

For existing RP-TNC based antennas

On the cable end!

Which leave us with the extra 16 pins. Those are the ‘Digital’ piece of the DART connector and can be used for a variety of uses. Initially, this is used to identify the type of cable that is attached to the DART connector. For example, in the Hyperlocation module, this shows up on the AP details:

Circular Antenna

For the DART to RP-TNC connector, this is in the form of a simple resistor that maps two of the pins back to each other:

DART disassembled

It’s easy to see that there’s quite a bit of left over functionality that could be used in a connector of this type. Today if we use very high gain antennas we have to have multiple models of APs (see the 3602p and 3702p). If we could identify the gain of the antenna by way of an automated mechanism, we could have the AP auto adjust itself to not exceed EIRP. Another potential use case is DART native versions of our existing antennas in a simple to use connector. Imagine not having to screw on connectors anymore! With a quick-connect antenna mechanism that auto-IDs the antenna capabilities to the AP, this could certainly be the new connector of choice for external antennas in the future!

With DART connector on edge.

Note the DART connector on the left.

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NETSCOUT AirCheck G2 unleashed!

This blog post is part 1 of a multipart series on the new generation of Wi-Fi tools. There has been a dramatic evolution of the various tools that the WiFi professional uses over the past year or so . I wanted to take a moment and spell out my thoughts on the current state of tools in our industry.

First shown at the Wireless Field Day 1 in San Jose the Fluke AirCheck rapidly became the staple of the ‘serious’ WLAN troubleshooter. It made a huge splash and was immediately lauded for it’s easy straightforward to getting down to the serious data that you need to see when troubleshooting your wireless network. All of the heavy hitters in the industry have been talking about them since then and it’s almost unbelievable that it was just assumed that people would have them on anything but the most entry level of jobs. The platform had very few deficiencies overall and almost became part of the de-facto tool that you would be expected to know and use – almost like site survey software.

AirCheck G2 – The green is a nice touch!

It’s hard to think of something replacing the Fluke AirCheck but the inevitable has happened. There is and Application & Network Performance Management company called NETSCOUT recently acquired the Fluke team responsible for the AirCheck – which was in the midst of developing the next generation of the product. Launched late last month, the AirCheck G2 promises to best it’s predecessor in several areas. Head on over to the official announcement and keep a keen eye out for a quote or two from yours truly!

 

I was fortunate enough to be included early on in the development conversations of the AirCheck G2 and so like to believe that I helped shape in some small way the look, feel, and usability of the product as it exists today. From early on, there was a focus on the ‘gimme’ features such as inclusion of a color touchscreen. Other features didn’t develop till later on such as the built in ethernet port for wired testing in the field. Those of you that love the LinkSprinter functionality, this is aimed squarely at you! In fact, there is a laundry list of features that read like a who’s who of todays troubleshooting gear – 802.11ac support, long life battery, external antenna support, USB expansion ports, on screen keyboard and navigation menus, auto testing, and rapid boot & shutdown, just to name a few.

Note the External Antenna port on the far right (capped) for the directional antenna attachment.

By far and away though, the feature that I’m most enamored with at the moment is the Link-Live.com integration. Starting with an easy way to claim the devices online, a one stop shop for getting your software and updates, and of course, upload notifications of the testing you’ve just done – the ability to bring Organizational structure to such an outstanding troubleshooting tool really brings the product full circle. NETSCOUT has done a superb job of rolling functionality and usability into a cloud based product and included it with the product! This wraps up all of the auto-testing into an easy to use and store place for testing and validation. While this may seem like simple functionality, for an organization with multiple units in the field, this sort of automated cloud-rollup functionality is hands down one of the best features of the AirCheck – and that’s saying a lot!

Useful for making sure the link you’re using is functional!

If you haven’t had a chance to get your hands on an AirCheck or have been waiting for a refresh to make the product ‘perfect’, now is the time. You should go ask your VAR, NETSCOUT rep, or beg borrow or steal one to get some time under your belt with one. The simplicity of the product, ease of use, intuitive navigation, and ready access to some very in-depth and advanced data in a straightforward way to consume it.

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Tivoli Audio reveals PAL BT Go illuminated portable radio

Now now, let us not pooh-pooh the good old radio, shall we? After all, this is what kept our forefathers entertained for hours on end in the past, and it does look as though this is a device that is not going to go extinct anytime soon. After all, you might come up with a playlist of your choice, carefully curated to cater to your whimsical and eclectic musical taste, but there is just something sterile about a playlist. Yeah, you guessed it correctly – there is no human interaction or element in it, and this is where the radio DJ helps to brighten up your day. So, if you are in the market for a portable radio, how about going retro with Tivoli Audio’s PAL BT Go?

This PAL BT Go will be very, very different from the other models, since this is a limited edition portable Bluetooth radio which is not only fun, but functional as well. The PAL BT Glo will boast of a clear frosted LED illuminated version, where such a classic product will now arrive adorned with LED lights, and these LED lights will be easily adjustable in order to set the right kind of mood. Not only that, Tivoli Audio has decided to throw in a leather carry strap in order to ensure that the unit ends up more portable than ever before.

As its name suggests, this particular batch of PAL BT Glo will be a limited edition one, where there will only be 5,000 of such puppies rolling off the production lines, and needless to say, each of these units will be individually numbered so that you can be part of something special.

The integrated battery is capable of delivering up to 10 hours of non-stop playback, and one will be able to switch it on and wirelessly to connect via Bluetooth in order to start playing without having to go through a complicated setup process. Other features include an AM/FM analog tuner, Bluetooth streaming, and Auxiliary input, and all of it will retail for $199.99 a pop.

Press Release
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Congressional Report Is the Latest to Slam a Bad Crypto Bill

A research paper from the House Subcommittee on Homeland Security puts another nail in the coffin of a Senate bill to effectively ban strong encryption. The post Congressional Report Is the Latest to Slam a Bad Crypto Bill appeared first on WIRED.

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Researchers Sue the Government Over Computer Hacking Law

The CFAA makes it illegal to violate a web site's terms of service, preventing researchers from investigating possible discrimination on sites. The post Researchers Sue the Government Over Computer Hacking Law appeared first on WIRED.

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Uh Oh: Google Expands Its Ad Tracking. But, Yay: It’s Opt-In

Google's got a new privacy setting, and it leaves the choice in your hands. The post Uh Oh: Google Expands Its Ad Tracking. But, Yay: It’s Opt-In appeared first on WIRED.

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Peter Thiel Has Only Pushed the Next Gawker Underground

The next ValleyWag will be more like Wikileaks than Gawker, and perhaps even published on the dark web. The post Peter Thiel Has Only Pushed the Next Gawker Underground appeared first on WIRED.

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Clever Attack Uses the Sound of a Computer’s Fan to Steal Data

By controlling the speed of a computer's internal fans, researchers show how they can steal passwords and other data from "air-gapped" machines. The post Clever Attack Uses the Sound of a Computer’s Fan to Steal Data appeared first on WIRED.

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Meet OurMine, the ‘Security’ Group Hacking CEOs and Celebs

The hacker group that has defaced the Twitter feeds of Google, Facebook, and Amazon execs claims it's just trying to sell innocent audit services. The post Meet OurMine, the 'Security' Group Hacking CEOs and Celebs appeared first on WIRED.

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So Hey You Should Stop Using Texts for Two-Factor Authentication

A string of recent SMS hacks means security-conscious users should switch to a more secure login system. The post So Hey You Should Stop Using Texts for Two-Factor Authentication appeared first on WIRED.

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Security News This Week: Brexit Edition (Hey, at Least Bitcoin Is OK)

Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: Brexit Edition (Hey, at Least Bitcoin Is OK) appeared first on WIRED.

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A Bug in Chrome Makes It Easy to Pirate Movies

A flaw in the way Google implemented its content-protection technology for the Chrome browser lets you steal movies streamed from Netflix and other providers. The post A Bug in Chrome Makes It Easy to Pirate Movies appeared first on WIRED.

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Hey, Congress, Here’s How You Use Periscope

US Rep. Scott Peters, who has been live-streaming the #nobillnobreak sit-in on Periscope, called on his fellow House members to download the app. The post Hey, Congress, Here’s How You Use Periscope appeared first on WIRED.

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House Dems Use Twitter to Make Their Gun-Control Sit-In Public

The cameras are off, but Rep. John Lewis and other Democratic members of Congress are publicizing their sit-in on Twitter. The post House Dems Use Twitter to Make Their Gun-Control Sit-In Public appeared first on WIRED.

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After Orlando, the Homemade AR-15 Industry Surges

As talk of an AR-15 ban rises after the worst mass shooting in US history, so do the sales of materials and tools to make those deadly guns at home. The post After Orlando, the Homemade AR-15 Industry Surges appeared first on WIRED.

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Security News This Week: Anonymous Hacks ISIS Twitter With Gay Pride

Each Saturday we round up the news stories that we didn’t break or cover in depth at WIRED, but which deserve your attention nonetheless. The post Security News This Week: Anonymous Hacks ISIS Twitter With Gay Pride appeared first on WIRED.

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Silk Road Prosecutors Argue Ross Ulbricht Doesn’t Deserve a New Trial

The prosecution dismisses arguments about corrupt agents involved in the Silk Road investigation. The post Silk Road Prosecutors Argue Ross Ulbricht Doesn't Deserve a New Trial appeared first on WIRED.

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Orlando Shows the Limits of Facebook’s Terror Policing

A Senate committee wants to know if Facebook could have stopped Omar Mateen. The answer is no. The post Orlando Shows the Limits of Facebook's Terror Policing appeared first on WIRED.

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How Does the FBI Watch List Work? And Could It Have Prevented Orlando?

The terrorist watch list contains more than a million names. But just being on it won't prevent someone from getting a US visa, traveling on a plane or buying a gun. The post How Does the FBI Watch List Work? And Could It Have Prevented Orlando? appeared first on WIRED.

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Apple’s Big Security Upgrades Will Save You From Yourself

There's a whole lot of security coming to iOS and macOS this fall. The post Apple’s Big Security Upgrades Will Save You From Yourself appeared first on WIRED.

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A Chaotic Whodunnit Follows the DNC’s Trump Research Hack

With the Democratic National Committees opposition research on Donald Trump in the wind, the question is: Who hacked it? And why? The post A Chaotic Whodunnit Follows the DNC's Trump Research Hack appeared first on WIRED.

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An IT Worker at the Panama Papers Law Firm Has Been Arrested

An IT worker employed in Mossack Fonseca's Geneva law office has been accused of stealing a large amount of data from the Panamanian firm at the heart of the Panama Papers scandal. The post An IT Worker at the Panama Papers Law Firm Has Been Arrested appeared first on WIRED.

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Thousands of Hacked Government and Corporate Servers Selling for $6 on Black Market

More than 70,000 hacked servers in 173 countries are being marketed to low-end hackers and nation-state attackers in a Russian underground forum. The post Thousands of Hacked Government and Corporate Servers Selling for $6 on Black Market appeared first on WIRED.

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Revealed: Yet Another Group Hacking For China’s Bottom Line

China's nation-state hackers are legion. A new group uncovered recently has been looking out for the country's economic interests, according to researchers. The post Revealed: Yet Another Group Hacking For China's Bottom Line appeared first on WIRED.

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Free WiFi Hotspot Systems for Local Toronto Businesses!

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Hack Brief: Russia’s Breach of the DNC Is About More Than Trump’s Dirt

Beyond the Democrats' opposition research on Trump, the breach represents the troubling digital vulnerabilities of the American electoral process. The post Hack Brief: Russia's Breach of the DNC Is About More Than Trump's Dirt appeared first on WIRED.

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Apple’s ‘Differential Privacy’ Is About Collecting Your Data—But Not ​Your Data

At WWDC, Apple name-checked the statistical science of learning as much as possible about a group while learning as little as possible about any individual in it. The post Apple’s ‘Differential Privacy’ Is About Collecting Your Data---But Not ​Your Data appeared first on WIRED.

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Lawmakers Reject Proposal That Would’ve Schooled Them on Tech

Not surprisingly, Congress rejected an attempt to revive the Office of Technology Assessment, which used to advise Capitol Hill on tech and science issues. The post Lawmakers Reject Proposal That Would've Schooled Them on Tech appeared first on WIRED.

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A Texas Jury’s Guilty Verdict Should Worry IT Admins

The conviction of Michael Thomas under the CFAA's "unauthorized damages" clause means sysadmins can face a felony for violating their employment agreement. The post A Texas Jury's Guilty Verdict Should Worry IT Admins appeared first on WIRED.

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The Orlando Nightclub Shooting Just Redefined the Race for the Presidency

The deadliest shooting in US history will put the country's future president to the test as the candidates race to look presidential. The post The Orlando Nightclub Shooting Just Redefined the Race for the Presidency appeared first on WIRED.

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