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The Web Hardware

World's first transparent 5G antennas turn windows into base stations

Stealthy antennas hiding in plain sight
In brief: It's been over five years since 5G started its worldwide rollout, bringing low-latency super-speed internet to hundreds of millions. But building out those 5G networks has been a challenge. The higher frequency signals don't travel as far, so more base stations are required compared to 4G. With prime real estate in limited supply, Japanese telecoms had to get creative.
Full story By Zo Ahmed,
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Security The Web

Man arrested for using evil twin Wi-Fi network in airports to swipe travelers' data

Avoid using public Wi-Fi networks whenever possible
Why it matters: An Australian man has been charged with stealing unsuspecting users' data by setting up fake Wi-Fi networks using portable wireless access points in several public places, including airports. He was caught when an airline noticed the suspicious network and summoned authorities. The incident underscores how important it is to remain vigilant about Internet security no matter how impatient you are to log online.
Full story By Skye Jacobs, 9 comments
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