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How to Stay Safe from KRACK Wi-Fi Vulnerability

The vulnerability – dubbed KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability — is because of a glitch in the WPA2 encryption protocol, employed worldwide by most routers to encrypt Wi-Fi traffic.

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How to Stay Safe from KRACK Wi-Fi Vulnerability

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  1. How to Protect Yourself From KRACK WiFi Vulnerability Earlier this week, cybersecurity researcher Mathy Vanhoef discovered a loophole in the security of routers, due to which unencrypted data can easily leak and fall into the wrong hands. The vulnerability – dubbed KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability — is because of a glitch in the WPA2 encryption protocol, employed worldwide by most routers to encrypt Wi-Fi traffic. So, if you have a router that employs WPA2 encryption protocol, then you are also among the millions and millions of affected people. But how can a hacker exploit this backdoor and what information can they gain through this vulnerability? Let us explain. Related Read: What Is KRACK Vulnerability And Its Impact? Don't Put Your Wi-Fi Security At Risk! Get PureVPN's Military-Grade Encryption – Click Here! What Exactly is KRACK Wi-Fi Vulnerability? The WPA2 encryption protocol was previously considered to be fully secure, however, because of the recently discovered KRACK vulnerability, hackers can intercept some of the traffic between your device and the router. Because of this vulnerability, a hacker can: oView and store your unencrypted data transmitted via Wi-Fi oManipulate data on a Wi-Fi network oSteal your passwords, financial data, and other sensitive information oAccess and control your IoT devices

  2. How You Can Protect Yourself from the KRACK Wi-Fi Vulnerability When it comes to protecting yourself from this new menace, there are some simple ways to go about it. To begin with, you can •Update the firmware of your router immediately •Use Ethernet instead of Wi-Fi •Use cellular data instead of Wi-Fi on cellphones Sadly, not everyone can afford the continuous use of cellular data, and using an Ethernet cable is just not viable since it takes away the mobility we have all grown accustomed to. So, when it comes to a complete solution for KRACK Wi-FI protection, the best tool to trust is a VPN, especially PureVPN since we offer: •Unbreakable WiFi security •Military-grade encryption •Antivirus and anti-malware •Content filter •Internet Kill Switch •And much more for KRACK Wi-Fi protection Ensure Your Security, Especially on Public Wi-Fi Hotspots Public Wi-Fi hotspots are hunting grounds for hackers, and it’s probably where you will be targeted via the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability. In order to protect yourself from the KRACK Wi-FI vulnerability, make sure your VPN is activated and connected whenever you connect to a public Wi- Fi. This way, all the data you transmit, even via a public Wi-Fi router, will be encrypted and hidden from prying eyes.

  3. Don't Put Your Wi-Fi Security At Risk! Get PureVPN's Military-Grade Encryption The same goes for public Wi-Fi providers. If you’re a coffee shop owner or some other business owner that offers Wi-Fi to their customers, it is your duty to protect your customers’ online data. Don’t get us wrong, we’re not asking you to become a cybersecurity expert and employ the most sophisticated software out there; PureVPN would do the job easily and without breaking your bank. Install PureVN on your network so your customers can remain safe on your network.

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