Major Wi-Fi security flaw could allow hackers to listen in on any of your devices
This article talks about the following: Wireless systems have been the talk of most security professionals in the world. The recent loophole in the WPA2 security protocol has put most wireless networks under deliberate threat as cyber criminals would have access to all the devices that are connected over the wireless mediums. Hackers have found ways to alter the wireless system’s connection process through KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attack).
It will be interesting to see how things unfold in the future. How can wireless users across the world update their firewalls and router configurations in the shortest time possible? What steps will companies like Google, Microsoft, and Apple take before its OS is compromised with these threats? What would be the cost involved on both the customers and company’s end to mitigate this risk?
Hi Donald,
Interesting article you posted. However, this news does not surprise and this has been mentioned multiple times before. At this point, I think most technology is not 100% safe from hackers. The best that can be done is implementing security to defend the hacks. Additionally, for any technology currently out there or being developed, hacking and security should be an instant thought. I think it is safe assumption to say that anything (tech wise) has the possibility of being hacked and nothing is safe.
Donald,
It’s became very risky to have all these devices that work tirelessly at our homes. I believe as Elizabeth mentioned this is a very normal thing to happen especially when you deal with protocols we use at home that can be easy to break. In my opinion, it will be interesting to see new technologies that will help us to secure our home devices such as developed firewalls which can help to filter traffics. I don’t agree with Elizabeth about this part of her post where she talk about how well these home devices are protected, I do believe that there is always a way that hackers can find to have a full or some access to them which means causing hams to our lives.
Thank you for sharing this article with up, It’s good to know about the failure of the WPA2 security protocol in our wireless at homes which can cause us harms.