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Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies

Hacking Wireless Networks For Dummies


By Kevin Beaver, Peter T. Davis, Devin K. Akin

ISBN: 978-0-7645-9730-5
Format: Paper
Pages: 384 Pages
Pub. Date: September 2005

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Foreword.

Introduction.

Part I: Building the Foundation for Testing Wireless Networks.

Chapter 1: Introduction to Wireless Hacking.

Chapter 2: The Wireless Hacking Process.

Chapter 3: Implementing a Testing Methodology.

Chapter 4: Amassing Your War Chest.

Part II: Getting Rolling with Common Wi-Fi Hacks.

Chapter 5: Human (In)Security.

Chapter 6: Containing the Airwaves.

Chapter 7: Hacking Wireless Clients.

Chapter 8: Discovering Default Settings.

Chapter 9: Wardriving.

Part III: Advanced Wi-Fi Hacks.

Chapter 10: Still at War.

Chapter 11: Unauthorized Wireless Devices.

Chapter 12: Network Attacks.

Chapter 13: Denial-of-Service Attacks.

Chapter 14: Cracking Encryption.

Chapter 15: Authenticating Users.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 16: Ten Essential Tools for Hacking Wireless Networks.

Chapter 17: Ten Wireless Security-Testing Mistakes.

Chapter 18: Ten Tips for Following Up after Your Testing.

Part V: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Wireless Hacking Resources.

Appendix B: Glossary of Acronyms.

Index.

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