About Wireless/Networking: What Is WarKitteh?

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Wireless/Networking Wireless/Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Wireless/Networking Here's an example of the odd things people do with their free time. Security professional Gene Bransfield has created WarKitteh - a cat collar that scans for the locations and security settings of Wi-Fi wireless networks. Cat not included. What Is Wardriving? Peter Shipley coined the term "wardriving" - referring to the practice of deliberately searching a local area looking for Wi-Fi wireless network signals. He did not use the term "warcatting." Introduction to Wi-Fi Network Security A consideration on any computer network, security is especially important on Wi-Fi wireless networks. Hackers can easily intercept wireless network traffic over open air connections and extract information like passwords and credit card numbers. Search Related Topics:  wi-fi network security  home network security  Where's Your Favorite Wi-Fi Hotspot? While Wi-Fi hotspots are almost everywhere, many who use them tend to have a favorite location they visit most frequently. Where's yours? What Is SDN (Software Defined Networking)? SDN stands for Software Defined Networking, a much hyped and maybe very important concept for the future of computer networking Search Related Topics:  computer network administration  information technology  Related Searches Wireless Networking WiFi Security Network Security Hotspot Wireless Mobile WiFi Hotspot Featured Articles Mastering the Use of Wi-Fi Network Security Keys Steps to Change the Default Password on a Network Router RFID - Radio Frequency Identification Top Wi-Fi Drives for Home and Personal Networks Tip: Avoid Auto Connecting to Wireless Hotspots Gallery of Home Network Diagrams   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Wireless/Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Wireless/Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement