There is a new problem with WPA2 that is being called the krack attack. These companies already made a fix for this flaw. Apparently, there is another fix is according to this post which suggests that using a VPN can also help in securing your pc against this. Does that makes sense?
DrCaleb
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 5:56 am
Most companies have already posted patches for this. Updating your O/S and firmware will mitigate it.
Tricks
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:38 pm
MY router manufacturer isn't even mentioned Dammit.
Jack_Styner
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 3:53 am
i already installed the patch. I wanted to know whether VPNs can really help in this kind of situation
DrCaleb
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Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2017 6:12 am
Jack_Styner wrote:
I wanted to know whether VPNs can really help in this kind of situation
A VPN will stop your data from being sniffed, but won't change whether your equipment is vulnerable to the Krack to begin with. Fix the problem, AND use a VPN.