WiFi network security is faltering

The WPA2 protocol, which protects the world's Wi-Fi networks, has been hacked. Hackers now know how to attack this encryption system, meaning that any Wi-Fi connection using this protocol, on any device, is now vulnerable to attack.

The US computer emergency center has already issued an alert, warning of the worldwide failure, which means that any type of device may be affected.

This type of attack is known as KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attacks) and the hacker can easily and quickly put it into practice when near a WiFi network, being able to obtain different types of information such as what is visited, what is downloaded, use of that internet network, access to files that are in the same group, etc.

What can we do about it?

Given this significant threat, Apen recommends following a series of cybersecurity guidelines that can help you avoid this cyberattack and prevent you from being vulnerable. Some of the guidelines you can follow are:

• It is not recommended to connect to websites that do not include the HTTPSSS protocol if you are not convinced that they are secure; this protocol is intended for the secure transfer of hypertext data, so you can avoid security problems.
• Don't connect to public Wi-Fi networks. Doing so leaves you completely vulnerable to hackers. Regarding your mobile device, keep it updated and use a VPN connection to hide your IP address and become invisible online.

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a computer networking technology that allows a secure extension of a local area network (LAN) over a public or uncontrolled network. A VPN allows a computer to send and receive data over shared or public networks as if it were a private network, without actually being one, offering the user all the functionality, security, and management policies of a private network.