But if I understand correctly, my TV and printer will remain the weakest links, regardless. And as long as those are present, whatever credentials my router requires are compromisable. So, a possible solution is to use one subnet for the devices for which you don't have patches and a more trusted subnet for those that are patched. ... perhaps even different routers.
On 10/20/2017 03:52 PM, Marcus Daniels wrote: > The recently discovered WPA2 weakness allows attackers to decrypt information > sent over WiFi that would otherwise be encrypted by your WiFi password. > > Being that WPA2 is the most widely adopted wireless encryption protocol in > the world right now, the scope of this issue is enormous. This vulnerability > affects almost every device that has WiFi capability. Whether it’s a Smart > TV, IP camera, phone or computer, it’s safe to assume that it’s data can be > intercepted and/or altered by an attacker. > > We’re currently preparing a software update for Flter that will eliminate any > risk of data intercept while being used as an access point or client > (repeater). Flter will automatically update when it’s connected to power and > internet. > > Just keep in mind that even though Flter will be updated your other devices > might still be vulnerable to attack. You will want to make sure that you > update them as soon as a patch is released by their manufacturers. > > While you’re waiting for software updates for your mobile devices and > computers we recommend using our VPN client while connected to WiFi. The > encrypted tunnel that the VPN creates when you connect prevents > Man-in-the-middle attacks. This is the sort of attack that the WPA2 > vulnerability puts you at risk for. -- ☣ gⅼеɳ ============================================================ FRIAM Applied Complexity Group listserv Meets Fridays 9a-11:30 at cafe at St. John's College to unsubscribe http://redfish.com/mailman/listinfo/friam_redfish.com FRIAM-COMIC http://friam-comic.blogspot.com/ by Dr. Strangelove
