The wpa3 wifi protocol will launch this year

The KRACK vulnerability that was discovered in 2017 allowed to hack the WPA2 system that protects current WiFi networks. A problem that put in check all the users around the world. In addition to forcing manufacturers to release patches to fix the problem. But WPA2's reputation was damaged. So WPA3 is coming this year with new security measures. This is announced by the WiFi Alliance.

WPA3 WiFi protocol will launch this year

After the scandal experienced this past 2017, they know that a new version needs to arrive that calms down and restores confidence. Something they hope to achieve with WPA3 that will introduce security improvements in several aspects.

WPA3 arrives with security improvements

The first of the changes is to offer stronger protection even when users bet on passwords that are insecure. A measure of importance and that will benefit users. In addition, dictionary attacks will no longer work, so a WiFi network cannot be hacked with current methods.

Second, the process of configuring security on devices with a limited interface will be simplified. The third is that the privacy of users connecting to public or open WiFi networks will improve. Since an individual data encryption will be used each time. Also, the data encryption is going to be 192-bit instead of the 128-bit that WPA2 uses.

WPA3 will arrive in early 2018 according to the WiFi Alliance, it is most likely that it is ready for spring. But the exact date has not yet been confirmed so far. From what can be seen that efforts are being made to increase user safety. We hope to learn more about WPA 3 soon.

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