What the Wi-Fi Cactus - DefCamp - 2017

Explore the intricacies of WiFi monitoring and security in this 56-minute DefCamp 2017 conference talk titled "What the WiFiCactus?!?!?!" Dive into the backstory of Project Lana and the WiFiCactus, learning about their development, construction, and capabilities. Discover the importance of WiFi monitoring in information security and gain insights into beacon collection, software implementation, and cost considerations. Follow the speaker's journey through various conferences, including DefCon, and examine real-world data comparisons and breakout analyses. Investigate security implications, including MAC address tracking, broadcast disconnects, and encryption vulnerabilities. Gain perspective on both the challenges and positive outcomes of the project, as well as its coverage in tech media. Conclude with a look at future plans and potential improvements for WiFi monitoring technology.

Intro
Thank you
Why monitor WiFi
Backstory
Project Lana
WiFiCactus Background
Sponsor Project
Getting Started
The Build
The Frame
Beacons
Software
What does it do
Cost
Conference
Story Time
Security
Luxor
Blackhat
Demo Lab
DefCon
Data
Data Comparison
Breakout Data
MAC Addresses
Caesars Palace
Pirate Box
Broadcast Disconnect
Encryption Drop
BroadPwned
Cracks
Bad News
Good News
Adafruit
PC Magazine
In One Corner
End Button
Other Interviews
Funny Tweets
Hackaday
Crashes
Future Plans