Risks of Unsecured Wireless Connections
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Presented by:
Dr. Nilesh Shriram Palve
Prob. Dysp
Roll No. D-33
Wireless connections are considered to be “secured”
if access to them requires users to input a password
that conforms to the WPA or WPA2 standards for
security codes.
Networks become unsecured due to the absence of
strong password validation procedures and
encrypted data connections.
So they allow the movement of data across their
airwaves without any form of encryption or security
protection.
What are they?
Unsecured free WiFi
Internet hackers nearby can eavesdrop on
one’s connection to gather useful information
from his/her activities.
Interception, modification, and theft of data
and sensitive information can occur.
Enables cyber-criminals to quite easily
distribute malicious software such as
malware and viruses.
Threats posed due to
them
The use of a network for the transmission of
hate speech, illicit materials such as child
pornography, or the movement of stolen
documents and intellectual property etc.
Cyber crimes like online stalking, identity
theft, online defamation, email bombing,
harassment are more likely in an unsecured
public network
Threats continued
Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service, imposes
strong encryption on all data moving to and from your
device during each session.
While accessing free, unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots, avoid
accessing sites where you have to login or give away your
financial information, such as social sites, email accounts,
online bank accounts, online stores, etc.
If you should login, then prefer websites with an ‘https’
address.
If you have to carry out an urgent online banking
transaction, always prefer a secure Wi-Fi network even if
you have to pay for it.
Protective measures
Disable file sharing on your computer. This
minimizes the risk of an attacker to barge into the
personal data on your machine.
Create strong passwords – avoid using dictionary
words, your name, birth date or pet’s name. Use
uppercase letters, special characters, meaningless
words or phrases.
Use different passwords for every online account.
Ensure that your computer’s antivirus or phone’s
mobile security app is up-to-date, and so are its
operating system, software, and Internet browsers.
Protective measures
continued
Be safe online
Thank
you!
Wireless connections are considered secured when users input a password following WPA or WPA2 standards. Unsecured connections lack encryption, leading to data interception, eavesdropping, and distribution of malware. Threats include data theft, cyber crimes, and misuse for illegal activities. Protective measures involve using VPN services, avoiding financial transactions on unsecured networks, disabling file sharing, and creating strong, unique passwords.
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Unsecured wireless connections Presented by: Dr. Nilesh Shriram Palve Prob. Dysp Roll No. D-33
What are they? Wireless connections are considered to be secured if access to them requires users to input a password that conforms to the WPA or WPA2 standards for security codes. Networks become unsecured due to the absence of strong password validation procedures and encrypted data connections. So they allow the movement of data across their airwaves without any form of encryption or security protection.
Threats posed due to them Internet hackers nearby can eavesdrop on one s connection to gather useful information from his/her activities. Interception, modification, and theft of data and sensitive information can occur. Enables cyber-criminals to quite easily distribute malicious software such as malware and viruses.
Threats continued The use of a network for the transmission of hate speech, illicit materials such as child pornography, or the movement of stolen documents and intellectual property etc. Cyber crimes like online stalking, identity theft, online defamation, email bombing, harassment are more likely in an unsecured public network
Protective measures Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) service, imposes strong encryption on all data moving to and from your device during each session. While accessing free, unsecured Wi-Fi hotspots, avoid accessing sites where you have to login or give away your financial information, such as social sites, email accounts, online bank accounts, online stores, etc. If you should login, then prefer websites with an https address. If you have to carry out an urgent online banking transaction, always prefer a secure Wi-Fi network even if you have to pay for it.
Protective measures continued Disable file sharing on your computer. This minimizes the risk of an attacker to barge into the personal data on your machine. Create strong passwords avoid using dictionary words, your name, birth date or pet s name. Use uppercase letters, special characters, meaningless words or phrases. Use different passwords for every online account. Ensure that your computer s antivirus or phone s mobile security app is up-to-date, and so are its operating system, software, and Internet browsers.
