Authentication / Deauthentication Dos Attack Possible

Deauthentication DoS Attack is a type of attack in which an attacker sends deauthentication frames to the wireless access point or wireless client, thereby disabling the wireless connection and preventing the client from reconnecting to the access point. This attack is also known as “Deauth Attack”, “Deauthentication Flood”, or “Deauth Flooding”.

This attack can have serious consequences. It can cause denial of service (DoS) which can lead to an inability to access critical resources. Since the attack does not require authentication, it can be carried out anonymously. Additionally, since the attack does not require much technical knowledge, it can be carried out by anyone with access to the network, making it a risk to the entire network infrastructure.

The best way to mitigate this vulnerability is to enforce the use of Protected Management Frames (PMF) according to IEEE 802.11w. PMF are mandatory in WPA3, but optional in WPA2.

Deauthentication DoS Attack is a type of attack in which an attacker sends deauthentication frames to the wireless access point or wireless client, thereby disabling the wireless connection and preventing the client from reconnecting to the access point. This attack is also known as “Deauth Attack”, “Deauthentication Flood”, or “Deauth Flooding”.

This attack can have serious consequences. It can cause denial of service (DoS) which can lead to an inability to access critical resources. Since the attack does not require authentication, it can be carried out anonymously. Additionally, since the attack does not require much technical knowledge, it can be carried out by anyone with access to the network, making it a risk to the entire network infrastructure.

The best way to mitigate this vulnerability is to enforce the use of Protected Management Frames (PMF) according to IEEE 802.11w. PMF are mandatory in WPA3, but optional in WPA2.