So do not use public wifi network

The well-known and has reformed hacker demonstrated how easy it is to steal data from users of public WiFi.

Whether it's a park, mall or airport, connected to a public Wi-Fi, a moment not feel safe in ourselves. And someone says (and demonstrate), who has long been a dark side: Kevin Mitnick, the notorious hacker who is now a recognized security expert.

Mitnick there are three simple steps to be obtained by the public WiFi users data. First of all, to create a fake wifi network (in this presentation, "Telstra Air"). If you log in to this one, you can already record keyboard keystrokes, and thus has become the user names, passwords and other personal information available.

If the hacker also sent fake updates to the machine that you installed the unsuspecting victim, you'll gain control over the computer. In addition, according to Mitnick, the hacker necessary tools to those mentioned are all there on the net, and even a school is able to use these - reports the Mail Online.

Source: Kronika

Topics: Social Engineering, Speaking Engagements, Telstra Air, penetration testing, cyber security, Password Management, record keyboard keystrokes, security awareness training, security consultant, malware, public WiFi, simulated phishing, Spam, user names, cybercrime, Kevin Mitnick

Latest Posts

Kevin offers three excellent presentations, two are based on his best-selling books. His presentations are akin to technology magic shows that educate and inform while keeping people on the edge of their seats. He offers expert commentary on issues related to information security and increases “security awareness.”

6 Types of Social Engineering Attacks and How to Prevent Them

Social engineering attacks account for a massive portion of all cyber-attacks.

Read more ›

What You Get When You Invest in Social Engineering Testing with Mitnick Security

When testing your employees' social engineering readiness, your teams need simulated attacks that feel as if they’re coming from a nefarious engineer...

Read more ›

Mitnick Security: Ransomware Awareness Training

Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents accessibility to either a single computer or an entire network until a ransom is paid. This can result i..

Read more ›
tech-texture-bg