Security researchers this week have found a new vulnerability that affects Wi-Fi Protected Access II, also known as WPA2, which is the security protocol used by many wireless networks. The vulnerability, Key Reinstallation AttaCK (KRACK), allows intruders to breach into WPA2 and steal the data being transmitted between a wireless device and a Wi-Fi network, including passwords, messages, and photos. According to the researchers, the vulnerability is also able to inject malware and ransomware into websites and can manipulate data.
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