A Note on a Successful WEP Attack

Abstract

The wireless networks security threats are rising with the development of the wireless technology. The implementation of the security mechanisms in the networks is provided in a way that the mechanisms are incorporated through the wireless network security standards. With the time passing by, there are plenty of efforts in the creation of a multi-layer security system for every wireless network, which would represent the factor of surprise for the attacker, along with the risk of attacks and penetration. However, unlike other types of data transmission, the wireless data transmission is transmitted in all directions and can be received from any device that is compatible with the wireless adapter. Due to this, it is very important that security mechanisms are implemented so that unauthorized access would be prevented from accessing your network or data. In order to achieve the best of the security of our data, we need to work for a bigger and deeper implementation of the security measures in every domain of the wireless telecommunication systems. Whether it is about a computer, a mobile or any other sort of device connected to a wireless network, their vulnerability is almost the same, because each and one of them is exposed to a variety of threats and attacks. That is why the goal of this paper is the research about the attack done on a wireless network.