Twin Ghosts: Evil Twin Attacks in Wireless Networks and Defense Mechanisms

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Makale detayları

Twin Ghosts: Evil Twin Attacks in Wireless Networks and Defense Mechanisms

Yazarlar:

İlker Kara

Yayıncı:

Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dependable Systems | Computer Forensics | Data and Information Privacy

Dergi:

Bitlis Eren University Journal of Science and Technology Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.58-74

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001335807

pISSN:

2146-7706

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Özet:

 With the increasing adoption of wireless network technologies, a variety of attacks targeting these networks have emerged, posing significant threats to user security. One prominent type of attack is the evil twin attack, which involves the creation of fake access points, often referred to as evil twins. In this type of attack, a malicious actor sets up a fake access point AP designed to closely resemble a legitimate one, thereby deceiving users into believing it is trustworthy. By exploiting these fake APs, attackers can capture user credentials and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to financial exploitation or system breaches. Due to the covert nature of evil twin attacks, they can be highly effective without the users awareness. In this study, explores the risks posed by evil twin attacks and investigates defense strategies to address the security challenges in wireless networks. To achieve this, a scenario involving an evil twin attack is developed and analyzed. In this scenario, an attacker establishes a fake wireless access point in a café or public area near the targeted institution, replicating the institutions network name and security settings to trick users into connecting to the malicious network. This study underscores the potential impacts of such attacks and outlines critical measures that both users and institutions should implement to safeguard against these threats.

 With the increasing adoption of wireless network technologies, a variety of attacks targeting these networks have emerged, posing significant threats to user security. One prominent type of attack is the evil twin attack, which involves the creation of fake access points, often referred to as evil twins. In this type of attack, a malicious actor sets up a fake access point AP designed to closely resemble a legitimate one, thereby deceiving users into believing it is trustworthy. By exploiting these fake APs, attackers can capture user credentials and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to financial exploitation or system breaches. Due to the covert nature of evil twin attacks, they can be highly effective without the users awareness. In this study, explores the risks posed by evil twin attacks and investigates defense strategies to address the security challenges in wireless networks. To achieve this, a scenario involving an evil twin attack is developed and analyzed. In this scenario, an attacker establishes a fake wireless access point in a café or public area near the targeted institution, replicating the institutions network name and security settings to trick users into connecting to the malicious network. This study underscores the potential impacts of such attacks and outlines critical measures that both users and institutions should implement to safeguard against these threats.

 With the increasing adoption of wireless network technologies, a variety of attacks targeting these networks have emerged, posing significant threats to user security. One prominent type of attack is the evil twin attack, which involves the creation of fake access points, often referred to as evil twins. In this type of attack, a malicious actor sets up a fake access point AP designed to closely resemble a legitimate one, thereby deceiving users into believing it is trustworthy. By exploiting these fake APs, attackers can capture user credentials and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to financial exploitation or system breaches. Due to the covert nature of evil twin attacks, they can be highly effective without the users awareness. In this study, explores the risks posed by evil twin attacks and investigates defense strategies to address the security challenges in wireless networks. To achieve this, a scenario involving an evil twin attack is developed and analyzed. In this scenario, an attacker establishes a fake wireless access point in a café or public area near the targeted institution, replicating the institutions network name and security settings to trick users into connecting to the malicious network. This study underscores the potential impacts of such attacks and outlines critical measures that both users and institutions should implement to safeguard against these threats.

 With the increasing adoption of wireless network technologies, a variety of attacks targeting these networks have emerged, posing significant threats to user security. One prominent type of attack is the evil twin attack, which involves the creation of fake access points, often referred to as evil twins. In this type of attack, a malicious actor sets up a fake access point AP designed to closely resemble a legitimate one, thereby deceiving users into believing it is trustworthy. By exploiting these fake APs, attackers can capture user credentials and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information, potentially leading to financial exploitation or system breaches. Due to the covert nature of evil twin attacks, they can be highly effective without the users awareness. In this study, explores the risks posed by evil twin attacks and investigates defense strategies to address the security challenges in wireless networks. To achieve this, a scenario involving an evil twin attack is developed and analyzed. In this scenario, an attacker establishes a fake wireless access point in a café or public area near the targeted institution, replicating the institutions network name and security settings to trick users into connecting to the malicious network. This study underscores the potential impacts of such attacks and outlines critical measures that both users and institutions should implement to safeguard against these threats.

Makale detayları

Twin Ghosts: Evil Twin Attacks in Wireless Networks and Defense Mechanisms

Yazarlar:

İlker Kara

Yayıncı:

Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dependable Systems | Computer Forensics | Data and Information Privacy

Dergi:

Bitlis Eren University Journal of Science and Technology Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.58-74

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001335807

pISSN:

2146-7706

Evil Twin Attack

Security

Wireless Access Point

Fake Access Point

Sayı

Makale detayları

Twin Ghosts: Evil Twin Attacks in Wireless Networks and Defense Mechanisms

Yazarlar: İlker Kara

Yayıncı: Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar: Dependable Systems | Computer Forensics | Data and Information Privacy

Dergi: Bitlis Eren University Journal of Science and Technology Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.58-74

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001335807

pISSN: 2146-7706

Evil Twin Attack

Security

Wireless Access Point

Fake Access Point

Sayı

Yazarlar:

İlker Kara

Yayıncı:

Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar:

Dependable Systems | Computer Forensics | Data and Information Privacy

Dergi:

Bitlis Eren University Journal of Science and Technology Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.58-74

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001335807

pISSN:

2146-7706