A security researcher has uncovered a public database containing a plethora of information about users that connected to public Wi-Fi at UK train stations. Access has since been restricted.
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The Wi-Fi Alliance has announced the latest generation of WPA, WPA3. The new specification is designed to provide stronger protections for a more connected world. It will remain WPA2 compatible.
The European Court of Justice has set a precedent by ordering a public Wi-Fi provider to restrict access by requiring guest users to register with a password to prevent copyright infringement.
Virgin Media has agreed to acquire Arqiva WiFi from Arqiva Group. The acquisition will see the ISP gain 100 new employees and 31,000 public Wi-Fi access points across 6,500 locations in the UK.
NYC is looking to build a public Wi-Fi infrastructure with gigabit speeds in 2015. The project will supposedly be funded by advertising revenue and the first hotspots will be operational next year.
