WPA2 password is still hackable

I recently came across this FB Ad Sponsor link that tells us that the Wi-Fi is hackable. It means, even if you have the said WPA2 password, it is still hackable. This happens within the Wi-Fi router mechanism. Of course, we would assume that the responsible parties such as the router companies should take action. But little do we realise that the fact, not lies in companies making the routers, but also we as consumers need to of a helping hand as well.

First step is to update as regularly as possible whenever there is a firmware update of our routers. Never any harm to change passwords of your Wi-Fi. But we forget that our smart devices as well also need to be protected. Our Smartphones, Tablets, computers, laptops also need protection with Anti-virus and Internet Security. Our OS needs regular updates as well.

Some would assume that its not necessary. Who would want to hack into my devices. I am not important at all. Hackers should be hacking big companies, that's where the money are! But hackers have no eyes. Even if they have, they have a bigger picture where we never thought of. Imagine hundred thousands of people with the same mindset - we're not important enough to be hacked. An accumulation of a hundred thousand makes up a lot of people and with each different sets of data can sell thousands to a million.

I'm sorry if I kinda out of topic. But its all related. So, just want to share the concern. And let's make it a better place to surf the internet.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/technology/faq-what-is-krack-and-how-to-secure-your-wi-fi-networks-9318360

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Common security mistakes you're probably making

Common security mistakes you're probably making

Don't put your privacy at risk.

Using Weak Passwords: 
Sure, a simple password is quick to enter and easy to remember. It's also easy to crack. Avoid using a short word for your password. And don't use the same password for multiple accounts because if one of your logins gets hacked, then hackers can access your other accounts.

2. Not using a password manager. You should.
Using a password manager is a win-win. It makes your online life more secure and easier. A password manager stores the passwords for your various online accounts and profiles, across all your devices, and saves you from having to remember and enter each one each time you visit a password-protected site. Instead, your passwords are encrypted and held by your password manager, which you then protect with a master password.

Since you are saved from having to remember all of your passwords, you will be less tempted by the dangerously poor idea of using the same password for all of your accounts. With a password manager, you can create strong passwords for all of your accounts and keep all of them saved behind a stronger master password, leaving you to remember just one.

Original Post by CNET