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SAINTCON 2016 - Michael Spicer (d4rkm4tter) - WiFi Surveillance at DEF CON 24
Discover the WiFi surveillance setup deployed at DEF CON 24, featuring 12 nodes and Kismet analysis, with insights on encryption, location tracking, and the importance of security in an increasingly connected world.
- Funding was a challenge, and the speaker had to rely on donations to make the project happen.
- The speaker demonstrated a WiFi surveillance setup at DEF CON 24, deploying 12 nodes to monitor WiFi activity.
- Kismet was used to capture and analyze WiFi traffic, and the speaker sees a lot of potential in using this tool for WiFi surveillance.
- The speaker discussed the importance of encryption and the dangers of clear text, encouraging attendees to protect themselves.
- Location tracking was not accurate enough, but the speaker hopes to improve it in future projects.
- The speaker mentioned that some vendors were hesitant to help with the project, but ultimately, community support was crucial.
- The talk included a demo of the WiFi surveillance setup and captured data, as well as discussions of challenges faced during the project.
- Red Sheer Goons, a group of hackers, were involved in the project and helped with its execution.
- The speaker mentioned that some nodes were stolen, and he thinks it’s possible that law enforcement was involved.
- The talk also touched on wireless manufacturers’ desire for throughput and how that affects consumers’ expectations.
- The speaker discussed the concept of deauthentication attacks and how they work.
- The speaker was proud of his project and the community support it received.
- The talk leaves attendees thinking about the potential of WiFi surveillance and the importance of security in an increasingly connected world.
- The speaker encourages attendees to explore the world of WiFi surveillance and hacking.