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Do you practice in one of the green states on this map? In 25 states, lawyers have an official duty of technology competence. Competence is the very first duty stated in the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. Comment 8 to Rule 1.1 states in part:“To maintain the requisite knowledge and skill, a lawyer should keep abreast of changes in the law and its practice, including the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology...."In the remaining states, lawyers' duties to their client may be interpreted to require the exercise of due care in the use of technology to safeguard your clients'...

Hackers can eavesdrop on your computer use, intercepting passwords and dropping ransomware onto your device if you use WiFi. A flaw called KRACK Attack was recently discovered by a Belgian security researcher. https://www.krackattacks.com It defeats the WPA2 encryption scheme of supposedly secure, password-protected WiFi access points (hotspots).You should continue to use passwords for our WiFi connections but cannot assume you are safe until you apply updates to your devices. UPDATE:  For information on fixes that stop KRACK from letting hackers intercept what you send and receive over WiFi, see: KRACK Attack Threatens All Wi-Fi Networks: What to Do  To limit...