“Every Wi-Fi connection” is reportedly vulnerable to a security flaw that allows hackers to snoop on your internet traffic.
According to the Telegraph, “The vulnerability is the first to be found in the modern encryption techniques that have been used to secure Wi-Fi networks for the last 14 years,” and, “In theory, it allows an attacker within range of a Wi-Fi network to inject computer viruses into internet networks, and read communications like passwords, credit card numbers and photos sent over the internet.”
The “Krack” attack reportedly makes everyone’s connection vulnerable, and cannot be stopped by changing your Wi-Fi passwords..
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The "hackers" would have to be within range of your Wi-Fi network.
ReplyDeleteOh you mean the back door the govt wants all companies to have in their devices??? That hack???
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ReplyDeleteour Accounts anyway !!!!!!!! Fact Hack on !!!!
The best way to secure your wifi network is to only allow access through MAC authentication.
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Don't use Kasperski that's for sure !!! Like Govt did
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