Rogue Access Point

Definitions

1. An unauthorized wireless access point connected to or impersonating part of an organization's network. Rogue access points can create hidden entry points, credential-harvesting opportunities, or paths that bypass normal network controls and monitoring.

   In plain English: An unauthorized or fake Wi-Fi access point that creates security risk.

   Example: "The survey found a rogue access point under a desk that had been plugged into the corporate LAN for convenience."

Related Terms

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• Wi-Fi Pineapple
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• Deauthentication
• Jamming
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