Wireless Attacks

What is the primary effect of a wireless deauthentication attack on a user's device?

• It encrypts all network traffic.

• It permanently blocks the device from connecting to any Wi-Fi network.

• It repeatedly disconnects the device from the wireless network.

• It installs malware on the device.

Why were management frames in original 802.11 wireless standards vulnerable to manipulation?

• They were too complex for devices to process securely.

• They were sent unencrypted across the network.

• They required manual authentication from the user.

• They contained sensitive user data.

What information is crucial for an attacker to perform a targeted wireless deauthentication attack against a specific device?

• The device's IP address.

• The device's MAC address.

• The device's username and password.

• The device's GPS coordinates.

Which of the following management frames are typically still sent unencrypted even in newer 802.11ac and later wireless standards?

• Disassociate frames

• Deauthenticate frames

• Channel switch announcements

• Beacon frames