New WiFi bug could allow someone to spy on you

Tuesday, October 17, 2017
New WiFi bug could allow someone to spy on you
ABC's Scott Goldberg has more on the WiFi warning.

NEW YORK -- Could your WiFi network be even more at risk of hacking than previously thought?

One computer researcher from Belgium says she found a bug in the protocol that could allow someone to spy on you.

Experts say devices like laptops and tablets are less at risk, but less complex devices might be more vulnerable.

Several updates and patches to solve the issue are already in the works.