A worrying Wi-Fi vulnerability can bypass home and office network encryption

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A worrying Wi-Fi vulnerability can bypass home and office network encryption

Techradar • February 27, 2026

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Wi-Fi Client Isolation, a security feature which prevents devices on the same network from talking directly to each other, is “fundamentally ...

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New Wi-Fi Vulnerability Bypasses Network Encryption in Homes and Offices A newly discovered vulnerability, termed the AirSnitch attack, allows unauthorized access to Wi-Fi networks, bypassing encryption protocols. This affects both home and office networks, including guest networks that may seem secure. The flaw exploits Wi-Fi Client Isolation, a feature intended to prevent devices from communicating directly with each other. 2 sources 30

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