AeONsafe Introduces High-Security Network for iPhone
The software in the network has now been updated to give iPhone users secure and encrypted internet access. In the first week after the iPhone's launch, over 600 users entered the network.
Jing Wang, the co-founder of AeON Wireless, says, "AeONsafe generates keys that users copy to log into the secured network. Since the iPhone lacks text copying, we allow iPhone users to create and tap in their own keys."
Most public wifi hotspots, such as those provided by T-Mobil, AT&T Wi-Fi, Google Wi-Fi, and MetroFi, expose users to security threats like identity theft. The press release boasts that AeON's network encrypts users' connections and is available at all AeONsafe hotspots. The company's method is currently patent-pending.
An advantage of the new technology is that all the work is done server-side as opposed to client-side, meaning no special software needs to be installed on devices using the network. Because of this, the network is available to a wide variety of devices such as Sony PSPs and Nintendo DSs. The company is also currently working on service that works on dual mode such as the popular Blackberry.
William Bellou, publisher of Times Media group of community newspapers in San Jose says, "AeON provides an elegant solution to a nagging problem for Wi-Fi users in public places. Many of our newspaper clients have installed the network at their venues and are reporting increased revenue from new and existing customers."
AeON claims they are the largest wirelesss provider in the Silicon Valley area. They are a small start up company with a focus on secure wireless hotspots. The Security FAQ on the company's website mentions simply that Starbucks' and McDonalds' hotspots are not safe.
The website also points out that although popular websites like Yahoo and Amazon use encrypted HTTPS connections, the data that is sent to the sites can still be easily sniffed. It also lists a list of devices and software the AeONsafe network is compatible with, such as iTunes, AIM, Outlook, Macintoshes, Linux, Palm, and Vista.
An important aspect of AeONsafe's service is that most access points use a shared password (as in, everybody on the network logs in with their own password), and if that password is decoded, everyone is at risk. The AeONsafe network gives everybody unique passwords. The press release and website don't mention how safe each user's individual password is.
Sources:
http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-16-2007/0004626588&EDATE=
http://about.aeonsafe.com/ShowArticle.aspx?ID=47
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1 Comments
Post a CommentTo answer your question, AeONsafe uses WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK. Unlike WEP passwords that are not safe, WPA and WPA2 has not been broken.
When keys are exchanged over the Internet, SSL or proprietary means are used to safeguard the exchange.
www.aeonsafe.com