Increased vulnerabilities due to wireless data exchange
A deep dive (2023)
The big change in the modern world was the introduction of wireless networks for the exchange of data. They have made communication easy while saving a lot of cost on the transmission of the data. Wireless has potentially changed the face of the internet. Once what seemed to be the rule of thumb to use large cables is now being disintegrated completely. Recently, 5G which is being praised so heavily has heavy potential to completely turn over the assets. It has the ability to reduce the transmission speed even further which can help data to reach the end point easily. This increases access to even the weakest point on the surface of the earth.
But along with this, there are certain things that come into consideration when it comes to wireless transmission. Since there is no physical wireless involved there are many risk factors that come into play, hence there is no guarantee for the safety of the data being transferred. Also setting up the configuration of this wireless network you need to make sure that it is set according to the required parameters so that there is no contamination or cross connection while happens. Now that we are completely dependent on wireless there are certain vulnerabilities that we should look out for. Let us look into it in detail!
Vulnerabilities in wireless data exchange
There are some major vulnerabilities when it comes to wireless data exchange. Some of these are elaborated on in the list below. It is as follows:
1. Wireless Signaling
Transmission of a wireless signal in itself can be a huge threat. It can lead to catching up of data and then create a problem of transmission of malware across the line through this acquired data. The strength that is set to the signal that is being traded can also be another reason that can affect the hackers or unauthorized users to get access to the port itself. A common example of this would be a neighbor that might use your wifi without your permission. If you have a limited subscription, this can lead to the draining of your data balance without you actually using it. The only to detect data usage is by seeing the number of connections and tracking down their IP address to see if they are the ones that you have permitted for usage. Commonly used wire adapters are another way by which the router can be targeted.
2. Wrongly configured networks
Another reason that can lead to the misuse of sensitive information is by setting up the wrong network. Configuring your network without the correct instructions can expose you to many vulnerabilities. There are many standardization rules that have been set up by the government to help you protect your information. You can also consult an expert to help you navigate this process in case you find it difficult to do by yourself. Many people fall into the trap of using a weak network protocol such as WEP that has compromised their assets. Another thing to look out for is the safety protocol of our firewall. This is one type of investment that you should not overlook or it may affect your IPS which can lead to a vulnerable network.
3. Man in the middle
These are one of the most common types of vulnerabilities in which people end up losing a lot of their important information. This is where a middle party that has access to your data can copy or manipulate it or even in some cases induce it with malware that can affect the transmission of data further and the person might end up blaming you for it. This type of leaking of data is usually done through hacking the rouge access points where the transition of data occurs between two parties. One should avoid third-party authorization in order to say careful from such attacks.
Conclusion
With the introduction of wireless data transfer, the risk of transmission has also increased rapidly. In order to prevent the malware from attaching to the data that is being transferred it is the duty of the sender to follow a certain set of protocols that are set up as the standard for these kinds of transmission. Investing in a good firewall is something that is neglected by many and should not be done so in case they do not want to lose their sensitive data.
