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IEEE group recommends random MAC addresses for Wi-Fi security

2015-07-08 17:21:34| Wireless - Topix.net

According to new recommendations by an IEEE study group, the Wi-Fi protocol needs to be updated to use randomly generated addresses for better security and privacy. Today, the 802.11 Wi-Fi standards are designed so that each mobile device gets its own, unique media access control address -- which allows spies, criminals, and advertisers to track mobile users.

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