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Old 18-04-2018, 08:35   #25
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Re: KRACK security hole in WPA2 - VM fixes incoming?

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Originally Posted by pip08456 View Post
Typical media hype. Yes it is possible to do but before you start worrying about it just stop and think.

It took professional penetration testers 3 hrs to eventually get in. These are people who have access to all the latest penetration software and know how to use it.

Next consider who is going to go to that extent just to hack you. Are you that important for a professional hacker to take the time? I mean this in general not specifically at you.

It is a non issue for the majority of users and just serves as a reminder to keep systems updated. Update router password? No, change it from the moment you install it.

but by that logic you should make your password password123 how many people are going to try and break your password

you are saying how likely are you to be in range of somebody with the knowledge to do it

I say how many people are around people who can I have 4 neighbours that I can reach from my desk

how long until it's packaged up in something like Backtrack so it's basically press 1 to hack
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