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once-thought-safe-wpa-wi-fi-encryption-cracked

Chris Bannister [mockingbird at earthlight.co.nz]


Sun, 9 Nov 2008 02:32:23 +1300

Hi,

FYI

http://www.itworld.com/security/57285/once-thought-safe-wpa-wi-fi-encryption-cracked

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Chris.
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than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other
possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
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Chris Bannister [mockingbird at earthlight.co.nz]


Sun, 9 Nov 2008 04:11:32 +1300

On Sun, Nov 09, 2008 at 02:32:23AM +1300, Chris Bannister wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> FYI
> 
> http://www.itworld.com/security/57285/once-thought-safe-wpa-wi-fi-encryption-cracked

http://arstechnica.com/articles/paedia/wpa-cracked.ars

"The reports earlier today on WPA's TKIP key type being cracked were incorrect. [...] Don't believe the hype, but the exploit is still notable."

-- 
Chris.
======
I contend that we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god
than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all the other
possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours.
                                           -- Stephen F Roberts


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