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Is anyone aware of a list of modems/routers/access points that will be patched?
Mine is donkey’s years old and starting to get a bit flakey, could do with some recommendations for replacing it... What’s currently a good ADSL WiFi router modem for domestic use?
footflaps: how do you protect yourself in that situation?
Strong anti-virus + software firewall + well-configured VPN client?
Cougar's suggestion of a disposable VM condom makes a lot of sense.
Not really the list you’re after verses but may give you an idea.
http://www.zdnet.com/article/here-is-every-patch-for-krack-wi-fi-attack-available-right-now/
I'd be doing that from a VM if I were you.
I do 😉
footflaps: how do you protect yourself in that situation?Strong anti-virus + software firewall + well-configured VPN client?
Basically all of the above. The main defence is a well updated OS. Then firewall on top of that.
I VPN from a VM, so they can only infect the VM image and most viruses / trojans won't activate on a VM as that's how the anti-virus companies test them, so as soon as they detect VMWare they stop running. However, I do have to transfer files between VM and host, so there is a possible infection path. Although all the files are ones I've created, so generally safe. Also, the VM machine will have zero-day vulnerabilities, so it's not 100%.
Thanks Drac, looks a good place to start
Computerphile have done a nice simplified overview of how KrackAttack works: