A Simulated Reconnaissance Attack on a Mobile Device
Ondrej Kainz, Steve-William Kissi, Miroslav Michalko, M. Murín, Ivana Nováková, Ervín Šimko · 2024
The research aims to explain and provide a more detailed description of how mobile devices search for and connect to wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, and cellular networks, with a special focus on Wi-Fi technology. The study includes an overview of various attacks on these mobile devices, such as phishing, malware, and various attacks on wireless technologies. Furthermore, the impact of these attacks on devices, such as stealing sensitive information, gaining control over the device, or damaging it, is comparatively analyzed. The main task was to create a software tool in Python for the operating system Linux, which monitors mobile devices using a Wi-Fi module, monitors frames, and packets. The resulting software solution captures and processes data from mobile devices, allowing for effective management of information and simulation of exploratory attacks. The goal is to offer educational resources for simulated exploratory attacks, highlighting possible exploitation methods to improve defense strategies.