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WI-FI EAVESDROPPING [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-05-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
  • Internet and Telematics
  • IT Security
DEF

A virtual “listening in” on information that’s shared over an unsecure or not encrypted Wi-Fi network that can be used to potentially access a computer and steal personal information.

CONT

Wi-Fi eavesdropping is another method used by cyber criminals to capture personal information.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
  • Internet et télématique
  • Sécurité des TI
DEF

Écoute virtuelle de l'information qui est partagée sur un réseau Wi-Fi non sécurisé ou non chiffré qui sert à accéder à un ordinateur et à voler des informations personnelles.

CONT

L'écoute électronique par réseau Wi-Fi est une autre méthode employée par les cybercriminels pour obtenir de l'information personnelle.

Spanish

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