Franklin Access has launched a three-layer security system integrated into its Wi-Fi routers, delivering enterprise-grade protection for consumers and small businesses. The system runs automatically in the background, blocking millions of malicious websites in real time to protect families, children, seniors, and businesses from online threats. Franklin’s Wi-Fi routers include advanced security protocols and privacy…
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The Best VPNs for Small Businesses on a Budget in 2026
One wrong click. One rogue Wi-Fi connection. One stolen credential. That’s all it takes for a cybercriminal to breach your small business. And while you may not have an enterprise-sized budget, you still have plenty to lose: sensitive data, client trust, even your reputation. That’s where a virtual private network (VPN) comes in. A VPN…
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Mirai Variant Nexcorium Exploits CVE-2024-3721 to Hijack TBK DVRs for DDoS Botnet
Threat actors are exploiting security flaws in TBK DVR and end‑of‑life (EoL) TP-Link Wi-Fi routers to deploy Mirai-botnet variants on compromised devices, according to findings from Fortinet FortiGuard Labs and Palo Alto Networks Unit 42. The attack targeting TBK DVR devices has been found to exploit CVE-2024-3721 (CVSS score: 6.3), a medium-severity command injection vulnerability…
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Wi-Fi roaming security practices for access network providers and identity providers
Public Wi-Fi roaming networks carry authentication credentials across multiple administrative boundaries, and the protocols governing that process vary widely in their security properties. The Wireless Broadband Alliance published a set of guidelines that specifies which authentication, encryption, and credential-handling practices operators should apply to networks running Passpoint and OpenRoaming. “What this work shows is that,…
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Amazon Launches eero Outdoor 7 in Australia: Multi-Gigabit Wi-Fi 7 For Outside
The Outdoor 7 takes your wifi outside and is now available in Australia. Your eero network can finally adventure to the great outdoors, regardless of the season.
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OT Security: The New Attack Surface of AI-Powered Robots
Humanoid robots are arriving with enterprise-friendly components — Wi-Fi, cameras, onboard compute, and over-the-air software updates — but they behave less like traditional IT devices and more like operational technology (OT) systems. They interact with the physical world, operate under strict latency constraints, and can cause real harm if something goes wrong. That convergence is…
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Is It Safe to Apply for a Loan on Public Wi-Fi?
In this post, I will answer the question – is it safe to apply for a loan on public Wi-Fi? Public Wi-Fi is convenient, but it is not designed for secure financial transactions. When someone applies for a loan, they submit identity details, income data, and banking information. Transmitting that data over an unsecured network…
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The Hidden Cyber Risks of Remote Work Infrastructure
Hidden cyber risks in remote work include insecure home Wi-Fi, phishing attacks, and data exposure, leaving businesses and employees vulnerable to breaches.