Word of the day: Rogue Access Pointby the pureversity team
| word: Rogue Access Point | pronunciation: Rohg Ak-ses Point | Definition :A malicious Wi-Fi hotspot set up by attackers to intercept data and steal credentials from unsuspecting users.In the words of famous people :
hypothetically speaking ......
who do you think would be describing Rogue Access Point here?
(obligatory disclaimer: they didn't actually say it)
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A rogue access point is like a fake taxi—it looks legit, but it’s controlled by criminals
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Question & answer time :
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What percentage of public Wi-Fi networks are at risk of rogue access points?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about Rogue Access Point :
1.Hackers create fake Wi-Fi hotspots to steal login credentials.
2.Rogue access points can be used to distribute malware.
3.Using a VPN can protect against rogue access point attacks.
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Word of the day: Rogue Access Pointby the pureversity team
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