Chameleon malware spreads via wi-fi access points

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The Chameleon malware can spread quickly from one unprotected access point to another and can evade detection by traditional anti-malware software. This points up the importance of using strong encryption and strong passwords on the WAP, and regularly scanning to make sure no users have connected rogue WAPs to the network.

http://www.ibtimes.com/chameleon-malware-spreads-common-cold-researchers-develop-computer-virus-infects-wi-fi-access-points

About The Author

Debra Littlejohn Shinder is a technology and security analyst and author specializing in identity, security and cybercrime, utilizing her past experience as a police officer and police academy/criminal justice instructor. She has written numerous books and articles for web and print publications and has been awarded the Microsoft MVP designation for fourteen years in a row.

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