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Untangling Tech

Untangling Tech

We keep up with technology so we can help explain it to you. We try new devices and share our thoughts on them. We share the cool apps our clients are using. We watch for the latest scams and alert you so you can protect yourself. Have a question? Send it through our Contact Us page and we'll answer you directly as well as blog about the topic and post it in our monthly newsletter.

Protect yourself from attacks!

KRACK: What you need to know. KRACK is a new type of attack that targets WPA-2 protected Wi-Fi. WPA-2 is the type of Wi-Fi most of us use. But before you decide to go completely offline, empower yourself with knowledge about how to stay safe.   

The Quick Facts

• BACK UP then UPDATE all devices – your home router being high on the list. Then update your Apple and Windows devices and any Smart Home devices, such as Alexa, Echo, TVs, etc.

• Hackers must be nearby in order to complete the attack.

• Keep using WPA-2 protection: it’s still the safest out there.

• While your home network isn’t 100% safe, this type of attack will mostly impact public Wi-Fi networks.

• Don’t do any online purchasing on a public Wi-Fi network.

• Learn more on C-NET here.

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