1. CompTIA Security+ Study Guide (SY0-501)
Chapter 5:
Wireless Network Threats

2. Chapter 5: Wireless Network Threats
Compare and contrast types of attacks

3. Wireless Vulnerabilities
Wireless systems are vulnerable to all the different attacks that wired networks are vulnerable to.
All radio frequency signals can be easily intercepted.

4. Wireless Vulnerabilities
Replay
Rogue access points
Any wireless access point added to your network that has not been authorized is considered a rogue.
Evil twin attack
This is one in which a rogue wireless access point poses as a legitimate wireless service provider to intercept information users transmit.

5. Wireless Vulnerabilities Continued
Jamming
WPS
Bluejacking
The sending of unsolicited messages (think spam) over the Bluetooth connection
Bluesnarfing
The gaining of unauthorized access through a Bluetooth connection

6. Wireless Vulnerabilities Continued
NFC and RFID
Disassociation
The intruder sends a frame to the AP with a spoofed address to make it look like it came from the victim and disconnects them from the network.