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Insecurity of WPA?
The trades are all talking about a new WPA hack, but is it really a big deal? The media would have you believe so, but Steve Gibson explains exactly what has happened, and what to do to protect your wireless network, on the latest episode of Security Now.
At this point, hackers have discovered that TKIP and QOS together enable them to be a nusance to your wireless network, but it isn’t a complete hack… yet. It is something that could become a point of vulnerability, so it’s a good idea to move toward shutting down the possibility.
Basicly, turn off the TKIP protocol and use AES (CCMP protocol) and don’t use QOS (Quality of Service) on wireless (VoIP traffic should be connected to your wired router ports, or to put before your router). The combination of TKIP and QOS create the vulnerability, since QOS channels allow more attempts at the crack.
Many routers don’t have QOS, and a lot of routers and wireless devices don’t have AES. But if your equipment is new and WPA2 certified, you probably can switch to AES, and turn off TKIP protocol to be safe.
The TKIP Hack, Security Now, Episode 170
Goodbye Prince
It’s a sad day today for us as we say goodbye to Prince. We’ve had him since 1994 when we adopted him from a local shelter. He’s been a good gentle dog for our family, only learning to bark years after we adopted him. In recent times, he’s been plagued with cancer, tumors, tremors, breathing difficulties, and trouble getting up and down. It’s hard to know when the end has come because he has good days when nothing seems to be bothering him. He acted so alive when a neighbor’s puppy ran into our yard and they started playing together. But on most days, he moves slowly and grunts as he lays down trying to get comfortable. So today, we’re taking him to the vet one last time, and he won’t be coming home. Prince, you’ve been a very good dog!
