Wireless LAN threats

1. Eavesdropping
   Attackers use tools like Wireshark to intercept unencrypted wireless traffic and extract sensitive information.

2. Rogue Access Points
   Malicious individuals set up unauthorized access points with SSIDs similar to legitimate networks. This tricks users into connecting and unknowingly exposing their credentials.

3. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks
   In MITM attacks, hackers intercept and manipulate data exchanged between two parties without their knowledge, potentially leading to data breaches.

4. Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks
   Attackers flood the WiFi network with excessive traffic, causing it to slow down or crash, disrupting legitimate user access.

5. Passive Capturing
   Attackers silently capture wireless packets without actively interfering. These captured packets are later analyzed to extract sensitive data like passwords or session tokens.

6. Configuration Problems
   Incorrect or incomplete settings on wireless routers or access points such as open SSIDs or weak encryption can leave networks vulnerable to unauthorized access or easy exploitation.

7. Misbehaving Clients
   Sometimes, clients unintentionally or intentionally connect to unauthorized WiFi networks. This behavior can expose both the user and organizational data to significant risks.