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Your home Wi-Fi connection might be capable of spilling your secrets.
Researchers have developed anew dronethat exploits security flaws to detect Wi-Fi networks inside buildings.
Experts say it’s an example of the privacy risks inherent in many Wi-Fi devices.
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“There is an inevitable tradeoff between mobility and security with mobile technology like this.
The team that built the drone said anyone with the right expertise could easily create a similar rig.
“We hope our work will inform the design of next-generation protocols.”
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“Attackers can gain unauthorized access by pretending to be legitimate,” he added.
If possible, avoid using public Wi-Fi, Carr said.
Instead, use your phone as a hotspot over its cellular connection.
If you must use public Wi-Fi, verify your own machine is fully updated and patched, Carr said.
Correction 11/14/2022:Add the correct bio link for the source in paragraph 8.
