Re: OT WiFi vulnerability

[Harry Binswanger hb@xxxxxxxx]

Flash,

Less technical version would be . . .?

what exactly is a WLAN access point? My home router broadcasts WiFi 
throughout the house. It's WPA protected. Is that a problem? We have two 
iPhones, a Mini iPad and a regular one, which use the home WiFi. 
Vulnerable? And if so, what's the solution?


Thanks for your help!

Regards,
Harry


> Y'all,
>
> There is a very serious flaw in WiFi security which affects literally
> all WiFi clients, including iPhones, iPads, and Android devices, and
> and WLAN access points, world wide. Here's the web site which revealed
> the flaw:
>
> https://www.krackattacks.com
>
> My advice:
>
> 1. contact your hardware manufacturers, both client devices and WLAN
> access points, and get firmware updates. If you have WiFi on your
> DSL/broadband thingy from a local service provider, contact your local
> service provider for firmware updates.
>
> 1a. but do read the caveats on iPhone/iPad 11.x.x updates first
> because this vulnerability has not been addressed by Apple.
>
> https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2017/10/12/apple-ios-11-0-3-release-should-you-upgrade/?partner=yahootix&yptr=yahoo#2c454a5767e6
>
> http://www.christianpost.com/news/ios-11-0-3-is-it-worth-the-upgrade-203098/
>
>
> 2. If possible, reduce the power output on your WLAN access point.
> This reduces the range of coverage and means that a potential attacker
> must get closer and potentially reveal himself. Ideally, your WLAN
> coverage should stop at your house/apt. walls and not irradiate half
> the neighborhood.