A serious new vulnerability called KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attacks) was announced recently, likely impacting anyone who uses WI-Fi connection points and devices could be vulnerable – Your local coffee shop, home, or workplace connection.
Krack can allow attackers to access to important information like credit card numbers, passwords, and emails transmitted over Wi-Fi networks. This vulnerability can also allow attackers to potentially infoect your devices with malware or ransomware.
How to protect your devices against KRACK
- Wi-Fi users should immediately update their Wi-Fi enabled devices as soon as a software update is made available. Wi-Fi enabled devices are anything that connects to the internet – from laptops, tablets, and smartphones to other smart devices such as wearables and home appliances.
- Stay informed – Learn More about the KRACK vulnerability.
- Only browse secure websites whose URL begin with HTTPS. HTTPS-enabled websites privides an extra layer of security by using encription.
- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED – Consider using a secure Virtual Private Network (VPN) such as Norton WiFI Privacy or NordVPN, to help protect your data against this new threat.
Note: Changing your Wi-Fi password will not prevent attacks.