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| Thread ID: 145378 | 2017-10-17 21:07:00 | WiEi Scare | bonzo29 (2348) | PC World Chat |
| Post ID | Timestamp | Content | User | ||
| 1440874 | 2017-10-17 21:07:00 | No posts so far on the widely reported WiFi security warning Is it because everyone on this site is Ethernet cable connected or.is being overblown? |
bonzo29 (2348) | ||
| 1440875 | 2017-10-17 21:24:00 | Linux Mint here already patched, awaiting Spark releasing an update for modem. Panic is not really called for, to use this vulnerability the hacker needs to be in WiFi range. |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 1440876 | 2017-10-17 22:06:00 | "Devices using Linux or Android 6.0 and later are particularly vulnerable" So that would be most Android devices out in the wild. :badpc: And yet still no updates or patches EVER being offered for many low/mid price tablets & phones (cough cough samsung) https://www.krackattacks.com/ "The attack works against all modern protected Wi-Fi networks" It was just a matter of time before something like this happened. And what of possible wifi hacks we dont know about yet ? If security is really a REAL concern, dont use wifi. Dont use smartphones . Smartphones are often loaded up with so many crapware apps that take all sorts unnecessary permissions, I dont see how smartphones could be considered secure anyway. WPA2 has been crackable for some time (years), but took some effort & expertise to do so :) security : dont use wifi |
1101 (13337) | ||
| 1440877 | 2017-10-17 22:08:00 | Panic is not really called for, to use this vulnerability the hacker needs to be in WiFi range. Unfortunately, that would be most of the CBD . With offices blasting out wifi at the highest power legally allowed , in some case even more . |
1101 (13337) | ||
| 1440878 | 2017-10-17 22:39:00 | security : dont use wifi Yes |
KarameaDave (15222) | ||
| 1440879 | 2017-10-17 23:03:00 | In the real world, skilled hackers are not driving around every neighbourhood hacking everyones wi-fi and collecting all their login details on a regular basis. That's why I don't panic. I have seen a few odd cellphone devices I don't recognise attempt to connect to my wi-fi and blocked the MAC addresses to be safe, but as far as I can tell they never actually got anywhere. Maybe here and there some smart arse kid manages to steal free wi-fi from the neighbours and that's probably the most common form of "hacking" that actually happens. Not saying it doesn't happen or that you shouldn't take precautions, but maybe don't instantly panic every time a vulnerability is found. | dugimodo (138) | ||
| 1440880 | 2017-10-18 00:09:00 | According to Vodafone their modems arent affected I wouldnt bother about it, unless you connect to public hotspots or something. And as Dave said, the hacker would have to be within range Only things Android here, is the phone which has 7 on it. And the tablet has Android 6 on it. It's not on all the time, So if no updates come out for it, I wont cry over it |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1440881 | 2017-10-18 01:01:00 | I am wired. However the modem does have wifi capabilities. So I applied the firmware to it anyway....better safe than sorry even if it isn't a big deal. | pctek (84) | ||
| 1440882 | 2017-10-18 01:46:00 | If everything was near the modem, I would use ethernet. But theyre not. One PC is near it now, the other is on the other side of the lounge. With an Xbox and Bluray player. Which use WIFI as well. And one is in the bedroom. And the 2 printers are in the bedroom And obviously the phones and tablet dont have ethernet |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 1440883 | 2017-10-18 02:59:00 | Thanks KarameaDave and everyone else. I can go back to using WiFi now I can revert to using my laptop in the living room. The modem is in another room and it's been a bind this last few days nipping in there and connecting up the Ethernet cable | bonzo29 (2348) | ||
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