The Six Known Wi-Fi Threat Categories Leaving Your Business Vulnerable
In a world with growing open Wi-Fi networks, Wi-Fi hackers are able to not only steal personal information but also spread malware to computers on the network, costing your businesses millions. Simply put, the Wi-Fi system that you installed years ago is no longer adequate. As you face the responsibility of evolving your Wi-Fi networks, you’re finding that many vendors do not enable you with the right products. WatchGuard is the only company that offers a framework for building a complete Wi-Fi network that is fast, easy to manage, and most importantly, secure.
Rogue Access Point
Allows attackers to bypass perimeter security.
Rogue Client
Delivers malware payloads to the network after connecting to malicious APs.
Neighbor Access Point
Risks infection from connecting to other SSIDs while in range of the authorized AP.
Ad-Hoc Network
Uses peer-to-peer connections to evade security controls and risk exposure to malware.
"Evil Twin" Access Point
Lures users to connect to it so as to spy on traffic, steal data and infect systems.
Misconfigured Access Point
Opens networks to attack as a result of configuration errors.
Every Known Wi-Fi Threat Category Can Attack Your Business All At Once
Crowded places like conference centers, train stations, airports, and concerts are perfect places for a hacker to take advantage of any and all Wi-Fi attack vectors.
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