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  2. Rogue access point - Wikipedia

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    Rogue access point. A rogue access point is a wireless access point that has been installed on a secure network without explicit authorization from a local network administrator, [1] whether added by a well-meaning employee or by a malicious attacker.

  3. Wireless intrusion prevention system - Wikipedia

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    A wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) monitors the radio spectrum for the presence of unauthorized, rogue access points and the use of wireless attack tools. The system monitors the radio spectrum used by wireless LANs, and immediately alerts a systems administrator whenever a rogue access point is detected.

  4. Wireless security - Wikipedia

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    Wireless security. Wireless security is the prevention of unauthorized access or damage to computers or data using wireless networks, which include Wi-Fi networks. The term may also refer to the protection of the wireless network itself from adversaries seeking to damage the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of the network. The most ...

  5. Lightweight Access Point Protocol - Wikipedia

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    Lightweight Access Point Protocol (LWAPP) is a protocol that can control multiple Wi-Fi wireless access points at once. This can reduce the amount of time spent on configuring, monitoring and troubleshooting a large network. The system will also allow network administrators to closely analyze the network. This system is installed in a central ...

  6. Wi-Fi deauthentication attack - Wikipedia

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    One of the main purposes of deauthentication used in the hacking community is to force clients to connect to an evil twin access point which then can be used to capture network packets transferred between the client and the access point. The attacker conducts a deauthentication attack to the target client, disconnecting it from its current ...

  7. Network eavesdropping - Wikipedia

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    Network eavesdropping, also known as eavesdropping attack, sniffing attack, or snooping attack, is a method that retrieves user information through the internet. This attack happens on electronic devices like computers and smartphones. This network attack typically happens under the usage of unsecured networks, such as public wifi connections ...

  8. Mobile security - Wikipedia

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    Mobile security. Mobile protection, or mobile device security, is the protection of smartphones, tablets, and laptops from threats associated with wireless computing. [1] It has become increasingly important in mobile computing. The security of personal and business information now stored on smartphones is of particular concern.

  9. Wireless access point - Wikipedia

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    Wireless access point. In computer networking, a wireless access point (WAP) (also just access point (AP)) is a networking hardware device that allows other Wi-Fi devices to connect to a wired network or wireless network. As a standalone device, the AP may have a wired or wireless connection to a switch or router, but in a wireless router it ...