Bill Joyce Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 I got email from Pepwave today saying they will have updated firmware for my wireless router today to stop the new WPA2 security problem. Then I started seeing articles about it. Turns out most devices have the bug and changing your password will not help. The attacker just needs to be close enough to watch your wifi traffic, or the wifi traffic of the wifi hotspot you are using to create their own spoofed network. Anyway, here is more information - https://www.cnet.com/news/krack-microsoft-windows-amazon-frequently-asked-questions/ , https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/10/severe-flaw-in-wpa2-protocol-leaves-wi-fi-traffic-open-to-eavesdropping/ . https://techcrunch.com/2017/10/16/heres-what-you-can-do-to-protect-yourself-from-the-krack-wifi-vulnerability/, and https://www.wired.com/story/krack-wi-fi-wpa2-vulnerability/ . 2004 40' Newmar Dutch Star DP towing an AWD 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid, Fulltimer July 2003 to October 2018, Parttimer now. Travels through much of 2013 - http://www.sacnoth.com - Bill, Diane and Evita (the cat) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted October 16, 2017 Report Share Posted October 16, 2017 Bill here's one with a list of all the patches out there: http://www.zdnet.com/article/here-is-every-patch-for-krack-wi-fi-attack-available-right-now/ RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k4rs Posted October 17, 2017 Report Share Posted October 17, 2017 Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and elementary OS All Patched Against WPA2 KRACK Bug Linux Mint, Arch Linux and Solus are also patched http://news.softpedia.com/news/ubuntu-debian-fedora-and-elementary-os-all-patched-against-wpa2-krack-bug-518075.shtml Safe Travels... Roger, K4RS and Toni, K1TS Amateur Radio Operators - Motorcycle Riders (Harley Davidson Tri-Glide Ultra) Fulltime from 2003-2016 - Now longtime RVers On the road, living the dream... Ford F-250 Super Duty 7.3 liter diesel and Forest River XLR Toyhauler. Position report via amateur radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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