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The three Titans, Google, Microsoft and Apple address security issues with KRACK. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"KRACK<\/p>\n

Just when everyone thought Wi-Fi was safe, that illusion was recently shattered. \u00a0Security researcher Mathy Vanhoef has discovered a vulnerability that he\u2019s calling \u201cKRACK.\u201d \u00a0The flaw is in the WPA2 protocol, and everyone\u2019s Wi-Fi network is at risk of being hacked. \u00a0The vulnerabilities include HTTP content injection, packet replay, decryption, TCP connection hijacking and more. \u00a0Hackers could gain access to credit card numbers, photos, passwords, and emails. The WPA2 woes will have an impact on both home users and business users.<\/p>\n

Apple, Google, and Microsoft<\/strong><\/p>\n

Microsoft<\/a>\u00a0was the first Titan to respond to the news.\u00a0\u201cWe have released a security update to address this issue, says a Microsoft spokesperson in a statement to\u00a0The Verge<\/em>. \u00a0Customers who apply the update, or have automatic updates enabled, will be protected. \u00a0We continue to encourage customers to turn on automatic updates to help ensure they are protected. \u00a0Microsoft says the Windows updates released on October 10th<\/sup>\u00a0protect customers, and the company withheld disclosure until other vendors could develop and release updates.\u201d \u00a0Apple is also on top of its game. \u00a0Patches and fixes for tvOS, watchOS, macOS, and iOS are in beta and will be released in a software update shortly. \u00a0Google is scrambling to fix the issue and will do patches on any affected devices over the next few weeks.<\/p>\n

The new security flaw has been described, innovative and unprecedented, and it\u2019s really up to the Titans to properly address the problem. \u00a0Apple, Google, and Microsoft are fully aware that once they fix this vulnerability, another one will be on the horizon. \u00a0Cybercriminals will always find and exploit vulnerabilities. \u00a0It\u2019s always an endless cycle.<\/p>\n

Other smaller tech companies have also responded to the KRACK security bug. \u00a0\u201cCisco also said it had published a security advisory to detail which products are affected, and a blog to help customers better understand the issue. \u00a0Fixes are already available for select Cisco products, and we will continue publishing additional software fixes for affected products as they become available,\u201d a spokesperson said. \u00a0\u201cIntel confirmed it was working with its customers and equipment manufacturers to implement and validate firmware and software updates that address the vulnerability. \u00a0It also released an advisory.\u201d<\/p>\n

What Consumers Should Do About the KRACK Security Bug<\/strong><\/p>\n

All Wi-Fi users should take steps to protect themselves and their devices. They must manage their router patches and settings. \u00a0In addition, consumers should avoid using public Wi-Fi networks. \u00a0Any security updates provided by Apple, Google, and Microsoft should be installed on both routers and devices. Norton offers a Wi-Fi vulnerability alert and privacy. \u00a0It will encrypt traffic and protect against identity thieves. \u00a0Your information will be invisible to hackers.<\/p>\n

Public Wi-Fi is a top target for cybercriminals. \u00a0It\u2019s important to note that these Wi-Fi access points aren\u2019t well secured. \u00a0Airports, coffee shops, shopping centers, and hotels are prime hunting ground for hackers trying to steal personal information. \u00a0KRACK is just another tool in the cybercriminals arsenal.<\/p>\n

For consumers whose smartphones, PCs and routers don\u2019t yet have updated solutions, there are still some steps that can be taken to protect online privacy. \u00a0VPN software can offer protection since it encrypts all traffic. \u00a0Although changing a Wi-Fi password won\u2019t specifically prevent a KRACK attack, it\u2019s still advisable.<\/p>\n

How do attackers implement KRACK? \u00a0There are several conditions that must be met. \u00a0First, the cybercriminal must be within physical proximity of the user. Second, the user\u2019s device must be wirelessly enabled. \u00a0Third, the cybercriminal executes a man-in-the-middle to intercept traffic between the user\u2019s device and the wireless access point.<\/p>\n

Decades to Uncrack KRACK<\/strong><\/p>\n

It will take decades to uncrack KRACK. \u00a0The challenges go way beyond a mere patch and are not limited to just tech devices. \u00a0For example, the company Netgear took immediate action after the KRACK attack. \u00a0Fixes were available for dozens of router models. \u00a0But, the company makes over 1,000 router models. \u00a0Each needs to be tested, and the company will need partners to do a full fix. \u00a0How long will that take? \u00a0These challenges aren\u2019t unique to Netgear either. \u00a0It just underscores how ill-prepared the industry is in this type of calamity. \u00a0This just covers routers, too. \u00a0What about Wi-Fi IoT devices? \u00a0The KRACK vulnerability could affect security cameras, garage doors, and even appliances.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that \u201cThere is no\u00a0evidence<\/a>\u00a0that the KRACK vulnerability has been exploited maliciously, and Wi-Fi Alliance has taken immediate steps to ensure users can continue to count on Wi-Fi to deliver strong security protections, read a statement published by a Wi-Fi industry trade group. \u00a0This issue can be resolved through straightforward software updates, and the Wi-Fi industry, including major platform providers, has already started deploying patches to Wi-Fi users. \u00a0Users can expect all their Wi-Fi devices, whether patched or unpatched, to continue working well together.\u201d \u00a0That should keep consumers and businesses from panicking.<\/p>\n

All around, the key to fighting a cyberattack is in the hands of the top three Titans and other major players in the technology industry. \u00a0New defensive strategies must be employed, and the public needs to be educated and updated on current threats when using technology for home or business. \u00a0However, with Google, Apple, and Microsoft at the helm, we should all be in good hands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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