Do Son The Wi-Fi Alliance, a Wi-Fi security organization formed by members such as Apple, Samsung, and Intel, released a new security protocol called WPA3 at CES Monday. This is a successor to WPA2 technology, which is now commonly seen when logging in to Wi-Fi networks and protecting virtually all smartphones, computers and routers on the network.
These improvements can prevent malicious people guess the password while ensuring user connection security, which is the Internet of Things trend.
Kevin Robinson, Wi-Fi Alliance vice president of marketing, said the WPA3 standard is expected to be available by 2018.
The WPA3 standard further protects unsafe Wi-Fi networks, especially hotel and travel WIFI hotspots, making it harder for hackers to access private information. With WPA3, the Wi-Fi Alliance hopes to create safer connections and allow wireless networks in modern homes More reliable, WPA3 will encrypt all data on public Wi-Fi networks. When users use public networks, such as in coffee shops, hotels, or buses, hackers cannot spy on users’ traffic.
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All these data will be encrypted, hackers will not see. Despite this, hackers can still steal data through specialized, proactive attacks. However, WPA3 at least can prevent brute force attacks. Another feature of WPA3 is better security for IoT devices such as smart bulbs or doorbells.
Instead of leaving it open to anyone for access and control, WPA3 lets users set passwords and credentials for IoT devices using their tablet or phone.
Reference: wi-fi
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