Hands-On Penetration Testing with Kali NetHunter

Wireless threats

The following are security threats when using wireless networks:

• Rogue access point: At times, a penetration tester will need to check the security posture of a company's wireless network and the security awareness of the employees. A rogue access point is where a penetration tester would set up a fake access point with an SSID to trick users into establishing a connection. Imagine creating an SSID on a rogue access point, naming it Company XYZ VIP Access, and leaving it open. A lot of people seeing this name will think there are special resources on this wireless network. This technique will allow the pentester to sniff traffic easily and obtain sensitive data:

• Evil twin: The evil twin setup is a bit similar to the rogue ...