New AirSnitch attack breaks Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises

By Dan Goodin

AI Summary

Researchers disclosed the "AirSnitch" attack that breaks Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises by exploiting weaknesses in guest network configurations. The attack technique allows unauthorized access to encrypted wireless networks by leveraging vulnerabilities in how guest networks interact with primary network infrastructure.

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