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Hackers Take Aim at Home WiFi Networks

Millions of people are working remotely – and attackers are taking advantage. As more workers log into residential WiFi networks, cybercriminals have plenty of opportunities to launch attacks. Varonis security...
Rachel Hunt
1 min read
Last updated January 17, 2023

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    Millions of people are working remotely – and attackers are taking advantage. As more workers log into residential WiFi networks, cybercriminals have plenty of opportunities to launch attacks.

    Varonis security researcher Kody Kinzie created this video to show how easy it is for an attacker to launch an attack using an off-the-shelf hacking tool and trick an unsuspecting user into giving up their WiFi password.

     
     

    The scariest part? Attackers don’t need to be parked outside your home or in the apartment next door to launch an attack.

    Learn more about securing remote employees by visiting our remote work resource center – click here.

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    Rachel Hunt
    Rachel Hunt Rachel Hunt is the Director of Media Relations at Varonis. When Rachel is not handling all things PR, she's exploring local hiking trails with her dog.

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