This article by Help Net Security discusses ACI’s latest research on privacy and security, specifically that updating your router’s software is not enough to ward off cyberattacks. Regularly updating your wireless router is not enough to ward off attacks
ZDNET: 5 of Every 6 Routers Inadequately Updated for Security Flaws
This news article discusses ACI’s latest research on privacy and security. It can be read at ZDNET.
Inside Sources: Study Shows Vast Majority of Wi-Fi Routers are Vulnerable to Cybercrime
83 percent. That’s the proportion of Wi-Fi routers sold in the United States that are vulnerable to cyber-attack, according to a new study by the American Consumer Institute (ACI). “Without addressing these known security flaws, consumer devices could be compromised, and data could be stolen, leading to malicious activity, identity theft, fraud or espionage,” according […]
Real Clear Policy: Use a Wi-Fi Router at Home? You’re Probably at Risk for Cybercrime
If you use a Wi-Fi router in your home, there’s a good chance you’re at risk for cyberattack, according to a new study. The American Consumer Institute (ACI) analyzed 186 devices from 14 different manufacturers and found that 83 percent of routers sold in the United States have security vulnerabilities — that’s 5 of 6 […]
New Study Warns of Inadequate Security Provisions in Home and Office Routers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, D.C. (September 26, 2018)— “5 of every 6 routers are inadequately updated for known security flaws, leaving connected devices open to cyberattacks that can compromise consumer privacy and lead to financial loss,” according to a new study released today by the American Consumer Institute. The study, “Securing IoT Devices: How Safe […]
ACI in Forbes: Easy Wi-Fi Spectrum
Just published is a piece printed in today’s Forbes on how an FCC can better use spectrum for Wi-Fi. This solution is only a small step, but necessary one, that gets more broadband wireless spectrum online. To read and print the piece, see Forbes.com.
ACI in Real Clear Policy
As wireless broadband grow continues to outpace the spectrum available, there are risks of congestion and poorer service. The FCC, Congress and the President have pledged to get more spectrum online as soon as possible. This article, written by Alan Daley discusses an easy source of Wi-Fi spectrum.
ACI in the Hill’s Congress Blog: Getting more Wi-Fi Spectrum
A number of reports have estimated the economic benefits of broadband services, such as wireline and licensed wireless services, and their contribution to consumer welfare and creation of the jobs in the U.S. economy. That much is clear. However, a recent study shows that even unlicensed spectrum produces sizable benefits. The takeaway – policymakers and […]
ConsumerGram: Benefits from Wi-Fi
Our latest ConsumerGram finds the FCC’s proposed expansion of Wi-Fi spectrum at 2.4 GHz, if approved, would create nearly 90,000 jobs in the next few years. To read or print the ConsumerGram, click here.
Google’s “Search” for Personal Online Information
A regulatory agency in Europe is requesting more information from Google on their privacy policies, saying that the answers that Google has provided to them thus far have been inadequate. Since Google changed their privacy policy earlier this year, European regulators have been questioning their strength and whether or not the policies meet the letter […]
