Not talking crack cocaine here boys and girls. It is possible you may have heard about this by now on mainstream media. I haven’t heard or read anything from those sources yet but they will have undoubtedly sensationalized it like everything else. This is a serious vulnerability dealing with WPA2. WPA2 is the key protocol that makes wireless communication secure and safe. For the gritty details check this article by Kreb’s. Here’s what you need to do:
- Don’t panic.
- Ensure all your devices are current and stay current on updates.
- By devices I mean not only PC’s, be they desktop or notebooks, but also tablets, routers/access points, WiFi range extenders, smartphones, any web-enabled device like a thermostat, appliance and so on.
From my reading Microsoft has released updates to patch their part of the problem. I have no information regarding Apple. You Window’s and iOS fans will love this but it sounds as if Android devices are the most exposed to this potential hack. But don’t laugh too hard because many devices implement the same code for WPA2 as does Android. Oh, those devices can be routers, access points, refrigerators, webcams and so. For many of those devices do not hold your breath on patches being provided.
Let’s be safe out there.
