Windows 10: KRAck

Norton are trying to persuade me to upload an anti KRAK programme at a cost. Apparently the KRACK attacks Wi-Fi. Is there anything I should do to secure my Wi-Fi or will already been done by a Microsoft update please?



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Does Microsoft Windows has any updates on the new KRACK intrusion?

See

Microsoft Quietly Patched the Krack WPA2 Vulnerability Last Week

 

Does Windows 10 Version 1709 include Wi-Fi protection

If you are using a router at home you don't need a VPN. Ignore the ads from Norton. A VPN won't protect you from Krack. And again, to exploit Krack, you would have to be using an Access Point that is vulnerable or a router in access point/extender mode which
I doubt you have. And on top of that, the attacker needs to be physically in range of your network in order to "intercept and spoof your access point".

So it is both a waste of money and totally unnecessary.

 

Hi RonBin79.

If you are staying up to date on updates then according to this article you are okay. MS released Oct 19/17

http://www.newsweek.com/krack-wifi-h...ability-686690


Ken

 

Thanks Ken,

I can only assume the Microsoft has done the necessary with its automatic updates. Unfortunately I do not know how to find out exactly what they have added to my computer, does it come under "Downloads" please? I understand I do not have to worry about Apple units as Apple will not accept other peoples anti virus programmes on either their IPhones or any other hardware using Apple and they have already issued a patch for Krack.

Thanks again,

 

Ken,

I found out where to find what auto updates had been installed but for the moment it says the computer is currently installing updates! There must be hundreds of them!

 

In continuation to this thread, I found 6 or 7 updates had failed to be installed whilst in update status. Suddenly they are now all being installed. What could be the problem that caused them not to be installed in the first place, anyone any ideas please?

 

I wouldn't be too concerned about a few updates failing. I think everyone has seen an update fail. It's when one fails over and over again.

Are you saying over time there are hundreds of updates in your system or just know when you checked there are hundreds being installed. or hundreds have failed. Could I ask what version build you are on.

Windows key + R, type Winver, enter.

Ken

 

Ken,

There are six failed updates waiting to be uploaded, one of which MS 19/10/17 contains the KRACK patch.

 

I have just noticed that all the failed updates are for Vers 1703 whereas I have vers 1607, could that be the cause of the failures do you think?

 

The sooner you update to the Fall Creators version 1709....the safer you will be.

 

Hi Ron. I agree with dencal as you haven't even got V1703.

Before trying diagnostic procedures I always recommend that you create a backup of your data off machine, create an Image with a tool like Macrium Reflect and have bootable media that matches your current Windows environment.

Backup and Restore with Macrium Reflect

With data backed up I would try this process. If you download the Media Creation tool today you will get V1709.

Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade

If you don't want to make such a big jump you could try resetting Windows Update. You will lose Windows Update history but that doesn't mean things will be loaded twice, just you can't review.

Reset Windows Update in Windows 10

Back your data up.

Ken

 

From what I've researched, the ads a ligit, however the Norton community isn't too happy about it. You can find further information about krack & the ads here:

KRACK virus | Norton Community

Have a look here & make sure everything is updated. My router got an update for the problem the next day. Other devices/platforms may be a bit slower in patching the problem.

Here's every patch for KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability available right now | ZDNet

 

Bit odd that Norton would charge for something that they should be covering anyway?