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KelvinD
16th Oct 2017, 14:43
This seems to be one to worry about:
Wi-fi security flaw 'puts devices at risk of hacks' - BBC News (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41635516)
In essence, a researcher has demonstrated how easy it is to crack WiFi security

EEngr
16th Oct 2017, 16:06
WiFi security is meant to keep unauthorized users from freeloading on your WiFi connection. If you need an actual secured connection, your web browser or other application should be using some sort of encryption (https, TLS, etc.). Sadly, too many IoT (Internet of Things) devices like TV sets depend solely on the security of their connection, having fixed passwords, or none at all. That gives hackers a foot in the door to install malware on these devices. And then hop onto your phone or PC.

ExXB
16th Oct 2017, 16:21
Good luck to them, I can never get the internet to work on my Phillips “Smart” TV.