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Hackable WEP now even More Hackable

WEP never was all that great an encryption scheme, but now its even better for hackers! What used to take a few minutes and a large number of packets can now be hacked in about three seconds. This time, the hacker was able to get a 104-bit WEP key using a low-end 1.7G Pentium M processor.

What's even better is that the hack is so pervasive that it could be coded into very small devices. Get rid of it in your network and switch to WPA at the very least.

Info found at: http://www.engadget.com/2007/04/04/wep-security-gets-busted-yet-again/

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Greg Shields is a Principal Consultant with 3t Systems in Denver, Colorado. With more than 10 years of experience in information technology, Greg has developed extensive experience in systems administration, engineering, and architecture specializing in Microsoft, Citrix, and VMware technologies. Greg is a Contributing Editor for both Redmond Magazine and Microsoft Certified Professional Magazine, authoring two regular columns along with numerous feature articles, webcasts, and white papers. He is known for his abilities to relate highly technical concepts with a drive towards fulfilling business needs. Greg is also a highly sought-after instructor and speaker, teaching system and network troubleshooting curriculum for TechMentor Events, a twice-annual IT conference, and producing computer-based training curriculum for CBT Nuggets on numerous topics. Greg is a triple Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) with security specialization and a Certified Citrix Enterprise Administrator (CCEA).