THE UPGRADE - BIGGEST SO FAR!
In light of the severe weaknesses in the current security protocol of Wi-Fi networks, WPA2. The Wi-Fi security is finally getting its most significant upgrade after 14 years.
With the increasing use of Wi-Fi services at a skyrocketing rate, the ubiquity of protecting it from hackers certainly needs attention and is the most critical task in cybersecurity.
WPA3 BRINGS A HIGHER-LEVEL SECURITY AND WILL ALSO PUT AN END TO OFFLINE ATTACKS
As an answer to this current need Wi-Fi alliance has officially launched, the next-gen update WPA3 that promises to fight all loopholes in the existing networking landscape.
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The new protocol, successor to the WPA2 security protocol, will provide an added layer of protection to all devices connected to the Wi-Fi.
The most prominent improvement is the tougher password-based logins that means cracking passwords by guessing them in multiple attempts becomes nearly impossible.
Additionally, even if they manage to hack the passwords, the hackers will not be able to access the older information stored, they will only be able to see the current data flowing over the network.
Furthermore, it includes individualized data encryption that should guard your vital data against spying from within the Wi-Fi network.
Another notable development includes an essential establishment improvement that reduces the number of chances for guessing passwords.
WPA3 WILL BE A LOT MORE COMMUNAL BY NEXT YEAR
The Alliance expects WPA3 roll out to rise up over the next year and will be available for both professional and personal Wi-Fi networks. For the professional grade, users will get the equivalent to 192 bits of encryption strength that makes cracking tougher.
In case of personal Wi-Fi networks, the easy connect feature will provide a more comfortable setup.
The WPA2 has received constant upgrades since its inception, WPA3 will be the same as per the Alliance.
EASY CONNECT – CONNECTIVITY SIMPLIFIED!
In the initial phase of WPA3 certification, the Alliance is additionally declaring another optional Wi-Fi feature called Easy Connect. It is intended to improve and simplify the process of connecting your personal home gadget with the network router which can be muddled when you don't have screens or press buttons on them.
If your device and the router attached to it is compatible with the Easy Connect feature, it will facilitate easy scanning of the QR code with your phone. It additionally will enable sending your Wi-Fi credential to your new device.
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No matter how useful this feature sounds, it is hard to think about how much this will reach out since it requires the help of numerous gatherings before it truly is valuable.
The appropriation news is brighter on the WPA3 side. Numerous organizations have officially declared their help, including Qualcomm, which has just begun producing a chip for telephones and tablets good with 802.11ax and WPA3.
