Type of Wireless Network Attacks

Many people setting up wireless home networks rush through the job to get their Internet connectivity working as quickly as possible. That's totally understandable. It's also quite risky as numerous security problems can result. Today's Wi-Fi networking products don't always help the situation as configuring their security features can be time-consuming and non-intuitive.

Productivity gain, ease of use and deployment, work mobility are all reasons why wireless  technologies  have  not  only  infiltrated  the  homes  of  many  but  also enterprises. Enterprise wireless deployments have become very prevalent. The functionalities and convenience brought about by wireless technologies have also introduced risks into these traditionally “closed” networks to allow for access from anywhere where the RF signals could reach. There are 5 type of Wireless Network Attacks :

1. Probing & Network Discovery
2. Surveillance
3. DOS attacks
4. Impersonation
5. Man in the middle and Rouge AP

reference:

Christopher Low, 13 April 2005, Understanding Wireless Attacks and Detection, SANS Institute InfoSec Reading Room

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