A major security flaw has been discovered recently, and it affects practically everyone that uses Wi-Fi. Yes, you read that right. The vulnerability is called Key Reinstallation Attack aka KRACK, and it has put millions of devices around the world at serious risk.
It’s a way for hackers to decrypt and spy on your online activities. That includes the usernames, passwords, file sent or received and online conversations that take place over your Wi-Fi network. What makes the flaw threatening is how it directly affects the well-known WPA-2 security protocol, an encryption method used by most Wi-Fi networks.
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How You Can Protect Yourself From KRACK WiFi Vulnerability
Hold on there, no need to be fearful as companies are actively working on KRACK Wi-Fi security fixes. While the exploitation scripts have long been there, some devices have instantly received KRACK Wi-Fi patch updates to secure the vulnerability.
Let’s be clear, changing your password won’t make a difference, (though it is a healthy thing to do), as this is about downloading software updates for Wi-Fi enabled devices – from smartphones to smartwatches and maybe even your Wi-Fi enabled fridge!
If you don’t have a KRACK Wi-Fi patch for your device, you should be extremely cautious while using the device. Try not to use the vulnerable device for a while until it gets the KRACK Wi-Fi patch update.
While most devices have received security updates, the danger of an attack still exists. With WPA-3 still not here, it’s imperative that you secure your Internet connection and what better way to do that than with PureVPN’s military-grade encryption.
Here’s an update on the list of companies who have released the update, in the process, or have no clue about it:
*we will be updating this list as enterprises reply to our request*
Company Name | Details |
---|---|
Apple ⚠ | Apple has ALREADY released a patch update in macOS 10.13.1 (beta only). |
Windows ✅ | Windows reacted promptly and sent out an automatic update for Windows 7, 8, 8.1 & 10 users. |
Linux ✅ | Linux worked swiftly and released KRACK Wi-Fi Patches updates for Ubuntu 14.04+, Arch, OpenBSD, Debian, Gentoo, and Linux upstream. |
Intel chipsets ✅ | Intel released firmware updates for its various chipsets. |
Raspberry Pi ⚠ | Jessian, Stretch has been fixed. Wheezy and others will receive updates by October 17. |
Android ⚠ | Android will fix at patch level by November 6, 2017. |
Lineage OS ✅ | Fixes have been merged and will be rolled out in next weekly release. |
Samsung ⚠ | Samsung’s flagship devices have received Google security patches, but older models have still not received KRACK Wi-Fi patches. |
Google Wi-Fi ❌ | Google will release a patch soon. |
Apple Airport ❌ | No news on the Apple Airport. |
Netgear ⚠ | No updates have been released. Expect updates soon. |
UniFi ✅ | Firmware 3.9.3 solves the concern. |
Mikrotik ✅ | Router OS v6.39.3, v6.40.4, v6.41rc and up. |
LEDE ⚠ | Fixes available in night by night updates. |
Eero ⚠ | eerOS 3.5 and up is secure. |
AVM ❌ | AVM is somewhat aware of the vulnerability but doesn’t feel an update is necessary. |
DD-WRT ✅ | Fixed in core, waiting for an update. |
Cisco Meraki ✅ | Fixed with Meraki 24.11 and 25.7. |
Aruba ✅ | Updates are available across Aruba hardware. |
FortiNet ✅ | FortiAP 5.6.1 and up are secure. |
Cisco ✅ | Updates are now available on Cisco hardware. |
TP-Link ✅ | The company is aware of the vulnerability and has released an official statement regarding the routers that are affected and the ones that aren’t. |
Synology ✅ | KRACK Wi-Fi security fix is now available. |
KPN (NL) ❌ | No information on the fix. |
Nest ❌ | Nest claims that their devices aren’t affected. |
Sonos ❌ | No information on Sonos. |
Amazon ❌ | Amazon is still in the process of reviewing devices while there is no fix issued for Echo etc. |
Belkin ❌ | Belkin is aware of the issue, yet there is no fix for Wemo/Linksys devices. |
TELUS ⚠ | TELUS tweeted the status stating the they are still working on the issue |
Bell Canada ⚠ | Bell Canada stated on Tweeter that it is getting in touch with its WiFi modem suppliers, ensuring that they have provided the customers with security fixes |
iiNet ⚠ | iiNet is contacting its suppliers to assess if the devices require security updates |
LinkSys ⚠ | LinkSys tweeted that its team is still working on the issue |
HTC ⚠ | HTC tweeted its customers that it will update the status on its social channels |
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