A NEW Wi-Fi security flaw has been spotted by experts.
It could put your iPhone, Android, or Linux device at risk.
The security vulnerability is said to allow attackers to hijack Wi-Fi networks and attack certain devices.
Cybersecurity experts Domien Schepers, Aanjhan Ranganathan, and Mathy Vanhoef spotted the flaw.
They have just published a paper on the concerning flaw, which details how they exploited it themselves to prove it could be done.
The researchers wrote: “Our attacks have a widespread impact as they affect various devices and operating systems (Linux, FreeBSD, iOS, and Android) and because they can be used to hijack TCP connections or intercept client and web traffic.”
Researchers say the flaw lies in the “IEEE 802.11” Wi-Fi standard.
That’s a technical standard that has been used and adapted by a large number of Wi-Fi networks around the globe.
Hackers could exploit it and target Wi-Fi hotspots.
The flaw allows the bypassing of encryption and could give cybercriminals access to your device and private information.
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If you’re worried about your home Wi-Fi network, it’s advisable to try out a MAC Address Randomization feature.
MAC stands for media access control address.
Most Wi-Fi networks should allow you to access a feature like that.
You’ll need to open your router settings and apply the feature.
It’s said to make it harder for a criminal to carry out one of these attacks.
