Wireless Attacks Flashcards
What is a Replay Attack?
This is a passive attack where the attacker captures wireless data, records it, and then sends it on to the original recipient without them being aware of the attacker’s presence.
What is IV (Initialization Vector)?
A random number used to increase security by reducing predictability and repeatability.
What is an Evil twin attack?
Has same SSID (Service Set Identifier) as a proper access point (AP). Once a user connects to it, all wireless traffic goes through it instead of the real AP.
What is a Rogue AP (Access Point)?
An unauthorized WAP (Wireless Access Point) or Wireless Router that allows for attackers to bypass many of the network security configurations and opens the network and its users to attacks.
What is Jamming?
Disabling a wireless frequency with noise to block the wireless traffic.
What is WPS (Wifi Protected Set up)?
Allows users to easily configure a wireless network, sometimes by using only a PIN. The PIN can be found through a brute force attack.
What is Bluejacking?
Sending unauthorized messages to a Bluetooth device.
What is Bluesnarfing?
Gaining unauthorized access to, or stealing information from a Bluetooth device
What is RFID (Radio Frequency Identifier)?
Communicates with a tag placed in or attached to an object using radio signals. Can be jammed with noise interference, the blocking of radio signals, or removing/disabling the tags themselves.
What is NFC (Near Field Communication)?
A wireless technology that allows for smartphones and other devices to establish communication over a short distance.
What is Disassociation?
Removes clients from a wireless network.
