In this chapter we are going to explore another form of attack: attacks against authentication mechanisms and the components surrounding the system. Attacking an authentication mechanism on a wireless network can give attackers the ability to access parts of the system and the resources hosted on it with very little or no resistance whatsoever. In fact, the very reason for having an authentication mechanism is to be able to validate the identity of a user or host, and if this is subverted or circumvented in some way, then we end up with a situation where all sorts of access and actions can be carried out. However, before we get into this chapter, let's take a look at what authentication is, what it is designed to accomplish, and how it can work in a very abstract form, and then we can use this knowledge to understand the attacks in this chapter...
Kali Linux Wireless Penetration Testing Cookbook
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Overview of this book
More and more organizations are moving towards wireless networks, and Wi-Fi is a popular choice. The security of wireless networks is more important than ever before due to the widespread usage of Wi-Fi networks. This book contains recipes that will enable you to maximize the success of your wireless network testing using the advanced ethical hacking features of Kali Linux.
This book will go through techniques associated with a wide range of wireless penetration tasks, including WLAN discovery scanning, WEP cracking, WPA/WPA2 cracking, attacking access point systems, operating system identification, vulnerability mapping, and validation of results. You will learn how to utilize the arsenal of tools available in Kali Linux to penetrate any wireless networking environment. You will also be shown how to identify remote services, how to assess security risks, and how various attacks are performed.
By finishing the recipes, you will feel confident conducting wireless penetration tests and will be able to protect yourself or your organization from wireless security threats.
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Kali Linux Wireless Penetration Testing Cookbook
Table of Contents (8 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Kali Linux and Wireless Networking
Attacking Access Controls
Attacking Integrity Controls
Attacking Confidentiality
Attacking Availability
Authentication Attacks
Customer Reviews