| By anonraider |
| Wireless Taping -theraider
As computing technology continues to shift from wired
to wireless, wireless ( local-area networks) have boomed
in popularity in recent years. But this explosion has
sparked a significant increase in wireless snooping and
hacking, leading experts to warn consumers of the wireless
security pitfalls. Wireless LANS are by far one of the
more popular examples of computing convenience. Cahners
in-Stat Group estimates the wireless LAN market will grow
more than 200% in the next 2 years, from $1.2 billion
in 2000 to $4 billion by 2003. But this recent popularity
has drawn significant attention in other areas, particularly
security. Despite the recent press barrage detailing the
ease with which wireless networks can be hacked, these
networks remain astonishingly vulnerable. Wireless networks
paint a tantalizing picture for crackers, snoops, and
even the mildly curious because these individuals can
easily equip themselves with a few readily available items,
hop in a car, and drive around detecting wireless access
points. In fact, this activity has become a favorite pastime
of the technology media itself as it continues to prove
the frailty of wireless security. CRACKERS : CHOOSE YOUR
WEAPON Just as in the wired world, a variety of attacks
are used to infiltrate wireless networks. Although some
are used alone, others ca be used in tandem to access
sensitive data. The following are several examples of
popular attacks used against 802.11B based networks. INSERTION
ATTACKS: Insertion attacs occur when crackers deploy unauthorized
devices in an effort to be recognized by an existing network.
For instance, a craker could set up shop outside an access
point, armed with a notebook computer or PDA and Wireless
Network cards. Because of the required devices' portability,
it's simple enough to accomplish these attacks while parked
in a car outside a business or home. The access point
may or may not be configured for password authentication.
If it isnt, the crackers's job is much easier, as it's
only necessary to enable communication between the wireless
client and the access point. JAMMING As a form of DOS
( denial of service) attacks, DDOS ( distributed denial
of service ) rose to popularity in 2000 when websites,
such as Yahoo, Amazon, and CNN were crippled by the attacks
overwhelming traffic. Crackers also use DOS attacks to
flood wireless frequencies to the point where legitimate
traffic cant get through. Wireless jamming isnt a new
kid on the block. In fact, cell phone jamming equipment
can transmit radio signals that block cell phones nearby
from accessing and decoding local signals from cellular
networks. BRUTE FORCING because most access points share
one key or password wiall connecting wireless clients,
that key or password is often subjected to brute force
attacks. The Brute Force method involves the use of software-based
password crackers that try every possible password combination
until they succesfully find the correct one. Although
this process can be time consuming, it's still effective
across wireless and wired networks. Those mentioned are
simply a few. If you are interested in learning more on
Wireless Hacking/ Taping feel free to email me at anonraider@hotmail.com
for further reading. THERAIDER |
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