Bluefire Security Predicts First Large-scale Attack on Wirel

[bkbroil]

Interestingly enough, (wink, wink, nod, nod) Bluefire security is predicting that 2004 will see more exploits of wireless networks, including a widespread Code Red-like worm that will cause major disruption of Wi-Fi networks and/or carrier data services.
In addition to the rise in wireless attacks and exploits, Bluefire Security predicts that 2004 will bring:
1. Numerous high-profile cases of confidential information being accidentally disclosed through the theft, loss or inadvertent misuse of handheld devices.
2. A significant rise in the adoption of enterprise wireless technology as the major carriers continue to expand their offerings and roll out new technology, such as GSM Evolution (EDGE) wireless networks.
3. A movement toward Wide Area Networks (WAN) in the enterprise as it becomes a lower cost and more convenient solution than Wi-Fi and organizations begin to benefit from integrated voice and data services.
4. A growth in the number of enterprise-class applications being developed for handheld devices. 2004 will see numerous customer relationship management (CRM), telemedicine and law enforcement applications being designed for, and used on, mobile devices.
Luckily for us, Bluefire specializes in security type work. Whew, that's a load off my mind. Go to Bluefire's website to learn how to contact them.
Does anyone else feel that these types of alerts from security vendors are marketing ploys? (Yeah I know, I'm a cynic....what can I do? I'm from Philadelphia! It's expected right. :P )
Source: Geekzone

[Hantra]

Does anyone else feel that these types of alerts from security vendors are marketing ploys?

Well, I am not so sure they are marketing ploys. You give them more credit than I do. I think worst case. I always wonder if companies like this actually make "predictions" on things that they are going to do.
Kind of like the fire chief saying there are going to be larger, more dangerous fires this year, and then setting them himself.

[bkbroil]

Exactly...read my comment about the Mcafee security suite.