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Hiding a Secret Distributed Chat System in 802.11 Management Frames

Offered By: Hack In The Box Security Conference via YouTube

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Hack In The Box Security Conference Courses Cybersecurity Courses Network Security Courses Distributed Systems Courses AES Encryption Courses Covert Communication Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a groundbreaking conference talk that unveils a covert distributed chat system concealed within 802.11 management frames. Discover how this innovative communication method utilizes AES encryption to cipher network traffic, creating a secure channel for peer-to-peer messaging. Learn about the system's ability to extend network coverage through node-based message repeating, effectively increasing its operational range. Delve into the chat's capability to transmit data files, making it an ideal tool for information exfiltration from high-security environments. Understand why this type of covert communication proves exceptionally challenging to detect and counter, offering insights into advanced network security concepts and potential vulnerabilities in wireless systems.

Syllabus

#HITBHaxpo D1 - Hiding A Secret Distributed Chat System In 802.11 Management Frames - Yago Hansen


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Hack In The Box Security Conference

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