Frame Injection

Noun · Security & Infosec

Definitions

  1. The insertion of unauthorized protocol frames into a communication stream, commonly in wireless networks where management or data frames can be spoofed or replayed. Frame injection is often used for disruption, impersonation, or traffic manipulation.

    In plain English: Sending fake protocol frames into a communication stream.

    Example: "The tester demonstrated frame injection against the Wi-Fi network to trigger rogue deauthentication events."

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