Wireless and Mobile Network Security

🔐 Wireless and Mobile Network Security

Wireless and mobile networks provide flexibility and mobility, but they also introduce unique security challenges because data travels through the air. Below is a clear, exam-ready and practical overview.

1️⃣ Wireless Network Security (Wi-Fi)

📡 Common Wireless Threats

Eavesdropping – Attackers capture unencrypted wireless traffic

Rogue Access Points – Fake APs trick users into connecting

Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) – Attacker intercepts communication

Denial of Service (DoS) – Jamming or flooding wireless signals

MAC Spoofing – Fake MAC addresses bypass filters