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Security for 802.11 wireless networks.

Security for 802.11 wireless networks.

802.11 is a standard for wireless local area networks from IEEE.

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Is there any security threat with open WiFi connection?

For a few days, my mobile device has been able to catch Wi-Fi signals that are within its radius. It's not asking for a password to use the service. So, I'm using the Wi-Fi service whenever I need to. Is there any chance to hack my email and other…
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Are MAC Address Filtering and SSID Hiding still worthwhile?

On a recent certification exam, I was presented with a question about ways to secure an 802.11 wireless network. It was a multiple-answer question, but the only two available answers that related at all to security were addressing SSID Hiding and…
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How to block or detect user setting up their own personal wifi AP in our LAN?

Recently, I found a user plug a USB Wifi stick on his desktop, and set up an AP without password. How can we detect or block this via firewall rules or other approach?
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Can an employer see what I'm doing on my iPhone whilst logged onto wifi

I log on to my works wifi throughout the the day whilst at work, I use apps like WhatsApp and iMessages to communicate when I need to, can my employer see the content of those messages (actually read what I'm sending and receiving) or can they just…
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Can my family see what sites I visit while I am on their wifi?

I will be going on vacation for a few weeks to my family home and will be using their wifi for work. The problem is, I am a cam model, and do NOT want them to know that I am visiting the sites let alone broadcasting. I will be using my own laptop,…
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Did someone impersonate my WiFi?

TL;DR: An unknown WiFi extender showed up in my DHCP logs and my phone routinely connected through that access point. How badly was my network or traffic at risk? This morning, while struggling with a slow connection I checked my router and was…
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Security risks of disabling SSID Broadcast

I recall having read several articles online, and even passing along the advice, stating that disabling SSID broadcast is not only useless as a security measure but also harmful to the security of the client devices. The logic goes like this: SSID…
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Is it safe to log into crypto exchange account using coworking space or coffee shop wifi network?

I day trade cryptocurrency and want to start using coworking spaces for faster internet access. 1.a. Is it safe to log into my exchange account using the coworking space network? 1.b. What questions should I ask them about their network's security…
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What is the need and purpose of packet injection within WiFi attacks

According to my research, the most common WPA/WPA2 WiFi attack requires a chipset capable of packet injection. However I am not sure what this is, and what purpose it serves once you have the capability to inject packets. I thought that all WiFi…
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Does WiFi SSID spoofing also affect known password protected networks?

I read quite a bit from Troy Hunt about spoofing WiFi SSIDs and luring devices to connect to them. When the Pineapple device sees a probe request it will create a WiFi with the probed SSID. The naive device will connect to the network and succeed if…
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Can WiFi absorbing wallpaper absorb enough signal to provide a legitimate security benefit?

This French website reports that a wifi-absorbing wallpaper provides a security benefit. Is there any legitimate support for this, assuming that most rooms have windows, and signal can escape from there?
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Can an administrator see all of my info on shared, private WiFi?

I am currently sharing a WiFi network with my neighbor. We are on the same network. I never set up as a Guest. My questions are: whether or not this person can see the sites I visit, the info I input on messages, business sites, and retail…
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Is it safe to log into my bank website over a public wifi?

Is it safe to log into my bank website over a public wifi (like a coffee shop)? I realize that the connection between the browser and bank servers should be encrypted, however I'm wondering if there are any other "gotchas"?
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Can my WIFI Home router be brought down to cause me to connect to a fake AP?

I am wondering if this scenario may happen - described from the users point of view: Being connected to my home router, the connection suddenly breaks. So I go to the wireless network adapters drop down menu, select my well known device to connect.…
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isn't it a security hole that locked tablet/PC lets you change WiFi settings without warning the user?

Certain tablets and PCs, including at least the Kindle Fire and Windows 10 computers, allow you to change WiFi settings even if the device is locked and you don't have the PIN/password. The valid use case for this is that sometimes you have to…
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