Future release of Windows 10 will block WEP WiFi connections

Posted on Friday, May 24 2019 @ 16:54 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
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Starting with the newly released Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903), Microsoft's operating system will discourage users from using connecting to WiFi networks with WEP or TKIP security. These protocols haven't been considered secure for many years now and future versions of Windows 10 will even go as far as disallowing these connections:
In this release a warning message will appear when connecting to Wi-Fi networks secured with WEP or TKIP, which are not as secure as those using WPA2 or WPA3. In a future release, any connection to a Wi-Fi network using these old ciphers will be disallowed. Wi-Fi routers should be updated to use AES ciphers, available with WPA2 or WPA3.


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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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