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Lessons Learned from Encrypted Mail: PGP CEO Speaks Out

Phil Dunkelberger is on a mission to make PGP the best encryption software provider, bar none. David Strom sat down with the PGP Corp. President and CEO to discuss the company's successes and how they started afresh after being part of the larger Network Associates.

Smart Home Reviews

Axis 211A Network Camera

There are plenty of network cameras to choose from, so what makes a fixed position, wired camera worth a premium price? Humphrey Cheung takes a look.

Wireless Basics

How To Crack WEP – Part 3: Securing your WLAN

Humphrey Cheung turns the tables in his final installment of the WEP Crack series. Part III describes an approach to wireless security that matches defensive measures against the level of expected threat.

Wireless How To

How To Crack WEP – Part 2: Performing the Crack

In Part 2 of this series, Humphrey Cheung shows how to use the tools configured in Part 1 to capture data and perform a WEP key recovery.

Other Features

Networks according to Joe – D-Link’s CEO speaks out

Steven Joe has seen many changes during his long career with the consumer, SOHO and SMB networking company. David Strom recently sat down with Joe for a discussion that ranged from the company's early days to Joe's views on wireless, VoIP, VARs and his competition.

Wireless How To

How To Crack WEP – Part 1: Setup & Network Recon

It's common knowledge that WEP can be "easily" cracked. But did you ever wonder how easy it is? In Part 1 of a two-part series, Humphrey Cheung takes you step-by-step through putting together a WEP-cracking setup and using Kismet to find vulnerable wireless LANs.

Smart Home Reviews

Actiontec 54Mbps Wireless Network Camera

There are many consumer-priced networked cameras on the market today and even 802.11g wireless capability is pretty much a ho-hum feature. Humphrey Cheung took a look at Actiontec's offering, but found most of its differentiation to be in its negatives.

Wireless Features

The Feds can own your WLAN too

WEP cracking usually conjures up images of geeks with evil intent. But Humphrey Cheung recently attended an FBI demonstration that showed at least some law enforcement types not only know about the latest generation of tools but also how to use 'em.

Wireless How To

How To: Building a BlueSniper Rifle – Part 1

There are those who think Bluetooth is secure due to its intentionally-limited range. But Part 1 of this article by Humphrey Cheung shows you how a little time and not a lot of money can produce a weapon that can blow away any such thoughts.

Other Reviews

PC Engines Wireless Router Application Platform (WRAP) reviewed

Sometimes running Open Source firewall distros on old PCs isn't the optimum solution due to their noise, heat and size. David Cook takes a look at an embedded PC alternative that could be just the ticket for m0n0wall fans.

Smart Home Reviews

icube Play@TV reviewed

There's a lot of multimedia locked in many computers, yearning to be viewed and listened to in the comfort of the family couch potato patch. icube's Play@TV is capable of doing the trick, but we found it to be undistinguished in an increasingly crowded field.

Security Reviews

Auditor Security Collection CD reviewed

Do you want to try out all the lastest network security tools without blowing up your computer? Do you want automatic detection and configuration of all of your network and wireless cards? Then the Auditor Security Collection CD is for you! The price is right too, because it's free!