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Re: SSID cloaking reducing WLAN security
From: scott <redhowlingwolves () bellsouth net>
Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2007 00:18:17 -0400
If some form of unity was involved with the writing,and compatibility of drivers,at least for most *nix servers....without having to resort to in house compatibility testing,.....I believe the security of wireless could be much improved. Many people I know don't try to secure their wireless networks because of cmp issues.....ie: no drivers from the NIC device makers that are useable with the router they happen to be using! I flipped out when I was told; "I talked to an IT guy and he said the depencdenies for...such and such card...are too hard!!!"!? Never mind that he could be the one taking advantage of your unsecured router! (This was a Windows case,none the less.....) Wireless,whether your SSID is broadcast or not,is inherently vulnerable to outsiders.I say inherently,because it uses radio waves,....ask any ham radio operator how they can manipulate radio waves any way they choose....!Especially if you happen to be within their range! Cloaking, just gives the possibility to potential attackers ,that there could be something worth checking out! IMHO Regards, Scott
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