Kr00k: Wi-Fi encryption vulnerability impacts billion+ devices
Security researchers have discovered a new vulnerability dubbed Kr00k (or “KrØØk”) that impacts devices with Broadcom and Cypress Wi-Fi chips.
WPA2
KRACK Wi-Fi cyber attack
Security researchers have discovered serious weaknesses and total breakdown in WPA2, a security protocol used to secure protected Wi-Fi networks. An attacker within range of a victim’s Wi-Fi device could exploit these weaknesses using key reinstallation attacks (KRACKs).