AJ Dellinger is a writer, reporter, and editor based in Madison, Wisconsin. He has been published in Wired, Gizmodo, CNET, and a variety of other publications. He has covered small business and ...

Are there any pitfalls to using SSID cloaking? Many organizations use SSID cloaking as a mechanism to add a layer of security to the WLAN. This technique requires that all users have knowledge of the ...

The SSID (network name) is your first clue to whether a network is safe. Cybercriminals rely on people rushing through the connection process without paying attention.

The difference between a regular Wi-Fi network and a hidden one is that the hidden one doesn't broadcast its name. How I ...