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Rogue access point. A rogue access point is a wireless access point that has been installed on a secure network without explicit authorization from a local network administrator, [1] whether added by a well-meaning employee or by a malicious attacker.
A wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) monitors the radio spectrum for the presence of unauthorized, rogue access points and the use of wireless attack tools. The system monitors the radio spectrum used by wireless LANs, and immediately alerts a systems administrator whenever a rogue access point is detected.
One of the main purposes of deauthentication used in the hacking community is to force clients to connect to an evil twin access point which then can be used to capture network packets transferred between the client and the access point. The attacker conducts a deauthentication attack to the target client, disconnecting it from its current ...
An advanced persistent threat ( APT) is a stealthy threat actor, typically a state or state-sponsored group, which gains unauthorized access to a computer network and remains undetected for an extended period. [ 1][ 2] In recent times, the term may also refer to non-state-sponsored groups conducting large-scale targeted intrusions for specific ...
Wireless security. Wireless security is the prevention of unauthorized access or damage to computers or data using wireless networks, which include Wi-Fi networks. The term may also refer to the protection of the wireless network itself from adversaries seeking to damage the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the network.
Mobile security. Mobile security, or mobile device security, is the protection of smartphones, tablets, and laptops from threats associated with wireless computing. [ 1] It has become increasingly important in mobile computing. The security of personal and business information now stored on smartphones is of particular concern.
Bluesnarfing is the unauthorized access of information from a wireless device through a Bluetooth connection, often between phones, desktops, laptops, and PDAs ( personal digital assistant ). [ 1] This allows access to calendars, contact lists, emails and text messages, and on some phones, users can copy pictures and private videos.
Michael Stavinoha, 40, a real estate developer who lives in Houston part-time, had spent about $1,500 on hotel stays since the storm struck. He said he’s likely to continue shelling out for ...