Sep 13, 2021 · Researchers have found new ways to trick users into connecting to rogue wireless APs by manipulating how their name is displayed on a mobile or desktop device.

By spoofing trusted network names (SSIDs), attackers can downgrade security, exposing sensitive information. This article explores the nature of SSID Confusion attacks, their impact, and how to protect your networks.

May 15, 2024 · A vulnerability in the 802.11 Wi-Fi standard allows attackers to spoof the SSID (network name) broadcasted by access points, which tricks client devices into connecting to a malicious network (WrongNet) while believing they are connected to a trusted one (TrustedNet).

Jul 1, 2017 · You could try changing and hiding your SSID. This will make it harder for the attacker to spoof your Wifi: he will have to find your SSID first (which is, however, perfectly possible to sniff when you are using it yourself). Depending on the persistence of your attacker, this might help.

Jun 5, 2024 · WiFi spoofing is a deceptive tactic where cybercriminals create a fake WiFi network to trick people into connecting with it. It’s akin to someone setting up a fake store that looks just like a real one to deceive customers.

Feb 11, 2025 · Disable the particular AP being spoofed. Then, using a WI-FI scanner (such as inSSIDer) measure the signal strength of the SSID and determine where it is strongest. This will require taking various strength measurements from multiple locations.

Sep 19, 2016 · Anyone can spoof a well-known "Some Coffeemaker Free WiFi" and your device will happily connect to it when encountered. The rogue access point (AP) will then see all traffic your device sends or receives over this network (but cannot look into HTTPS or VPN encrypted traffic, of course).

May 16, 2024 · The discovery of a design flaw (CVE-2023-52424) in the 802.11 WiFi standard underscores the urgency of addressing SSID spoofing threats. Attackers can exploit beacon framing to spoof SSID information, leading clients onto rogue networks undetected.

Wi-Fi spoofing is the creation of a fake network connection that masquerades as an authentic one. By deceiving individuals into joining this phoney network, hackers may obtain sensitive information such as login credentials, financial data, along with other important details.

Sep 13, 2021 · AirEye’s research team in collaboration with the Computer Science faculty at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology have found a vulnerability, dubbed SSID Stripping, which causes a network name – aka SSID – to appear differently in the device’s “List of Networks” than its actual network name.