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A quick introduction to WiFi Security
Authored by: raider on Dec 14, '04 12:04:41PM
Of course, no discussion about WiFi security is complete, without mentioning the tools to crack it. WiFi is not secure. Period. No matter what you do. MAC addresses are easily spoofed. Passkeys are easily cracked. WEP is useless...

Use common sense, good encryption, firewalls, and don't trust WiFi.

KisMac (the best one I have found)
MacStumbler (good, but not as good as KisMac)

Note: To do WiFi cracking you cannot use AirportExtreme cards (or cards that use the same chipset, like Buffalo). I use a 3rd party PCMCIA WiFi card that has the correct chipsets.

All your networks belong to us...

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A quick introduction to WiFi Security
Authored by: dfbills on Dec 14, '04 12:10:05PM

This is also a great read:


Dispelling the Myth of Wireless Security

http://www.oreillynet.com/pub/a/wireless/excerpt/wirlsshacks_chap1/index.html

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A quick introduction to WiFi Security
Authored by: webbix on Dec 14, '04 04:27:26PM

I bought the wireless hacks book from O'Reilly and recommend it. Great information and useful tips. Provides in detail all you will need for home or small business wifii.



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