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Dispelling the Myth of Wireless Securityby Rob Flickenger, author of Wireless Hacks
Editor's note: In this first excerpt from Wireless Hacks, author Rob Flickenger shows how to find out just how "secure" your standard wireless network really is.
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Despite a few good online articles and countless alarmist news items decrying parasitic War Drivers and War Chalkers contributing to the moral decay of the country, a surprising number of people still install wireless equipment with all of the defaults enabled. There are a huge number of access points in use today that unintentionally advertise a default SSID, bridge directly to an Ethernet network, and use no encryption whatsoever (or a WEP key left on the factory setting, and therefore easily deduced).
But even if all standard precautions are in place, how much "security" do wireless access points actually provide? Having heard all sorts of widely varying estimates and assumptions from people who should be able to make an educated guess, I finally decided to see for myself what it would take to circumvent the security of my own standard 802.11b network.
The Test Environment
Since my "production" wireless network is actually an open node on Seattle Wireless, I decided to put together a temporary lab network consisting of the following:
- A "Graphite" AirPort
- An iMac with an AirPort card running OS X
- An iBook with an AirPort card running the Debian Linux distribution
In order to make the test as difficult as possible, I decided to create a "closed" network (that doesn't broadcast the SSID), enable WEP, and also implement a MAC address filter. The AirPort was set to the SSID stealthy, with the unlikely deduced WEP key of t8$Gc. I added a MAC address filter that only allowed the airport card in the iMac to connect to it. I also set the AirPort to channel 1 (the only unused channel in my immediate area). The Ethernet on the AirPort was connected to my local house network, and configured to use NAT.
After resetting the Airport, I verified that I couldn't detect the stealthy SSID from either the iMac or the iBook. I then connected to the AirPort with the iMac, specifying the network name and WEP key explicitly. I got a DHCP lease of 10.0.1.2, and verified that I could in fact browse the web. To be sure that the MAC filter was working properly, I also verified that I could not associate with the AirPort from the iBook, even using the proper WEP key and SSID. I then set the iMac to flood ping the AirPort, in order to generate a large amount of wireless traffic:
rob@imac:~$ sudo ping -f 10.0.1.1
Now everything was in place to test this configuration with the iBook.
Step 1. Detect the Network
Of course, the first step was to detect the network's presence. This was easily accomplished with Kismet. As you can see in Figure 7-1, the stealthy network was detected immediately.
|Figure 7-1: A "stealthy" network detected
Note that the network would be detected instantly (provided that someone was actually using it), regardless of whether I had called it stealthy or something original and tricky like kpX284W_m. Obfuscating the SSID of your network does nothing to enhance the security of your wireless network, regardless of whether you broadcast beacons or not. For the record, I started Kismet at 18:23, at which point it began logging all 802.11 frames that it encountered. Now that I knew the channel and SSID of the target network, it was time to move to the next step.
Step 2. Find a Valid MAC Address
I know of two ways to find valid MAC addresses for a given network. You could associate with the AP and run an IP layer network sniffer such as Ethereal or tcpdump).This is, of course, the hard way, particularly if you already have Kismet handy.
The easy way is to select the network you are interested in (hit ss to sort by SSID, and arrow down to it if necessary) and then view the associated clients (hit c). Presto, you have a list of MAC addresses for clients that are using the network, and presumably are on the permitted MAC table. Wireless clients send their MAC address in the clear, regardless of whether the AP requires WEP or not.
These steps took just a few seconds (it actually took me longer to run the screen grab utility than to execute the attacks). Now came the tricky part: cracking the WEP key.
Step 3: Crack the WEP Key
It is entirely possible to have AirSnort crack an 802.11 stream in real time. In my meager testing, I have found this to be fairly unstable using Debian on an iBook. Rather than risk a crash in the middle of my test, I decided to just run it against the pcap dump that Kismet creates automatically. I opened the dump file immediately, and then checked its progress every ten minutes or so.
As you can see in Figure 7-2, AirSnort was successful in finding the WEP key (t8$Gc) after only 3.4 million packets.
|Figure 7-2: WEP key found
I stopped Kismet, and noted the time. It was now 19:50. One hour and 27 minutes had passed, and Kismet had accumulated only 490,796,602 bytes (that's less than 490MB, or considerably less than a single CD ISO). I think this was a particularly lucky run, as many people have reported having to log a couple of gigabytes of data before AirSnort could guess the key.
Now armed with the correct SSID, a valid MAC address, and the WEP key, I could actually attempt to access the wireless network. Note that until now, absolutely no information has been transmitted by the iBook, making detection of this attack a practical impossibility.
Step 4. Logging In
After quitting Kismet and taking the wireless card out of monitor mode, I configured the iBook to use the proper network parameters:
root@ibook:~# ifconfig eth1 hw ether 00:30:65:1E:81:9B
root@ibook:~# iwconfig eth1 key 's:t8$Gc'
root@ibook:~# iwconfig eth1 essid stealthy
Ah, but what IP address information should I use? Up until now, I hadn't looked at any IP layer traffic. Kismet could not reveal the IP range, because it didn't have the WEP key. At this point, I could have started up Ethereal and looked at the captured pcap dump, but it was much simpler to view the network data in real time using tcpdump like so:
root@ibook:~# tcpdump -n -i eth1
19:52:08.995104 10.0.1.2 > 10.0.1.1: icmp: echo request
19:52:08.996412 10.0.1.1 > 10.0.1.2: icmp: echo reply
19:52:08.997961 10.0.1.2 > 10.0.1.1: icmp: echo request
19:52:08.999220 10.0.1.1 > 10.0.1.2: icmp: echo reply
19:52:09.000581 10.0.1.2 > 10.0.1.1: icmp: echo request
19:52:09.003162 10.0.1.1 > 10.0.1.2: icmp: echo reply
Since the ping flood was still running, I quickly hit Control-C to kill tcpdump. Using tcpdump with the -n switch, IP addresses that are actively in use on the network are revealed. Based on this information, it is possible to infer that the stealthy network is using 10.0.1.x, it is most likely using a class C or class A netmask, and 10.0.1.1 is probably a good guess at the default router. Had this been an actual real-world network, it would have been trivial to find the default router and local DNS servers by looking at actual network traffic in Ethereal.
Rather than step on the IP address being used by the iMac (10.0.1.2), I decided to pick a different address altogether. If this would work, it should allow the iMac and iBook to coexist on the network without too much interference.
root@ibook:~# ifconfig eth1 10.0.1.3 netmask 255.255.255.0 broadcast 10.0.1.255
root@ibook:~# route add default gw 10.0.1.1
root@ibook:~# ping -c2 yahoo.com
PING yahoo.com (184.108.40.206): 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 126.96.36.199: icmp_seq=0 ttl=242 time=32.5 ms
64 bytes from 184.108.40.206: icmp_seq=1 ttl=242 time=33.2 ms
--- yahoo.com ping statistics ---
2 packets transmitted, 2 packets received, 0% packet loss
round-trip min/avg/max = 32.5/32.8/33.2 ms
As you can see, I was able to ping yahoo.com (and had full network access from that point on). Given the correct SSID, WEP key, and a valid MAC address, the AirPort could not distinguish me from the iMac, and therefore could do nothing to keep me out. Note that while the AirPort can't tell the difference, a program such as arpwatch can detect many sorts of MAC address shenanigans, but only if the AirPort is configured as a bridge. Since it is set up as a NAT in this configuration (as many APs are by default), the sharing of MAC addresses between clients is completely invisible to the rest of the network.
Post Mortem
I hope this little experiment gives you some idea of what you are up against when relying on the built-in security measures of 802.11b. Using inexpensive hardware and freely available tools, a typical Wi-Fi network can be easily cracked in a mere hour and a half (although it will probably take a bit longer on average, depending on how busy the network is, potentially offset by a bit of luck).
What does this mean for wireless security? Should we run screaming to our system administrators and toss the whole lot into the garbage? Of course not. This whole exercise is presented to drive home this point: If you are concerned about wireless security, you must use strong application-layer encryption and authentication. Much of the rest of this chapter details other freely available tools that you can use to protect your network and your wireless users against these attacks.
Check out these sites for the tools mentioned throughout this hack:
Rob Flickenger is a long time supporter of FreeNetworks and DIY networking. Rob is the author of three O'Reilly books: Building Wireless Community Networks, Linux Server Hacks, and Wireless Hacks.
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2012 Billabong Pipe Masters: Day 2 Highlights
Sebastian Zietz wins the Triple Crown; World Title to be decided on final day of Pipe Masters
In the eighth heat of today's second round, when Miguel Pupo defeated Adam Melling, Sebastian Zietz became the second non World Tour surfer in history to win the prestigious Vans Triple Crown. Immediately following the announcement, "Seabass" was chaired down the beach on the shoulders of his friends, soul arching atop a ten-foot surfboard. With the win he's now 100k richer, and the proud owner of a custom Harley Davidson motorcycle and a diamond studded ten thousand dollar Nixon watch. "I'm happy, I mean to do it for Andy, I think he gave me the power today. I'm so stoked."
After a celebratory beer he was right back in the lineup, casually taking down John John Florence in round 3 and Dane Reynolds and Damien Hobgood in the no losers fourth round shortly after. Now sitting in the quarters, he has a heck of a chance to become the first surfer since the late Andy Irons to make the finals at Haleiwa, Sunset, and Pipeline. And the dream run continues...
In the late afternoon with the World Title on the line, Joel Parkinson and Kelly Slater defeated Kalani Chapman and Billy Kemper, respectively, in flawless six-foot Pipe. Both looked confident and in control, never trailing, guaranteeing the race for this years championship remains undecided heading into the last day of the contest, whenever that may be. Says Kelly: "Parko and I had a lot of time to think about today, and this event, but we won't come up against each other unless we make the finals. It's similar to 2003 when Andy beat me and won the title, but this year I'm actually trailing in the points. In the end, if I make another heat, he'll have to place one spot higher to win his first title."
All day on the beach, spectators were treated to a free showing of the world's best surfers doing battle at the world's best wave. At a baseball game you might be lucky to catch a fly ball, but here at Pipe folks are gifted the opportunity to collect the broken pieces of their favorite surfers boards--especially on a meaty day like today, when shards of foam and fiberglass washed in every few minutes. When Kerr broke a board in his high scoring third round win over Bede Durbidge, one such surf fan frantically jumped in the ocean and was sucked halfway to Rocky Point retrieving it. After the heat Kerr kindly took the time to sign the broken 6'6", sending the stoked spectator home with an early Christmas gift he won't soon forget.
With the swell forecasted to linger into Monday, we could see said World Title showdown and a new Pipe Masters champ crowned as early as Monday. And if not, it looks like another solid swell is set to roll in Friday the 14th, and the action will almost surely unfold then.--Zander Morton
ASP Press Release: World Title Showdown Continues at Billabong Pipe Masters; Sebastian Zietz Claims 2012 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing
BANZAI PIPELINE, Oahu/Hawaii (Sunday, December 9, 2012) - The Billabong Pipe Masters in Memory of Andy Irons ran a marathon 22 heats today, completed in six-to-eight foot (2 - 2.5 metre) waves at the Banzai Pipeline. The final stop on the 2012 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), the Billabong Pipe Masters ran its second consecutive day of competition with the event's top seeds hitting the water and the 2012 ASP World Title on the line.
Kelly Slater (USA), 40, current ASP WCT No. 2, was methodical in his Round 3 heat, navigating both Pipeline and Backdoor with precision for a commanding win over wildcard Billy Kemper (HAW). Slater earned the day's highest heat total, an 18.63 out of 20, for his efforts.
"It drives you nuts when you're in the event and the waves are so good on the opening day," Slater said. "Backdoor got a little better today because the swell got a little more North, but last night was A-plus Pipe and everyone knew about it. There are really good waves out there. We were scrapping to get anything going and I just got in synch. Billy (Kemper) and I were scrapping for sure and he let me know he wanted to win that heat as bad as I did."
Slater, who is currently in contention for an unprecedented 12th ASP World Title, stressed the importance of focusing on each heat at the Billabong Pipe Masters rather than the distractions that come along with the ASP World Title Race. "We've had enough time to think about it," Slater said. "We're all processing it in our different ways. Mick (Fanning) is probably the most relaxed because he's a long shot. He knows what he has to do, he needs to win heats, whereas if I make it through the next heat then Parko (Joel Parkinson) has to beat me, but Joel and I aren't going to come up against each other unless we're in the Final. If you're thinking about that during your heat, you're not thinking about what's going on in the water. You have to be clear minded from all of that stuff."
Joel Parkinson (AUS), 31, current ASP WCT No. 1, improved his chances of clinching a maiden ASP World Title, taking a Round 3 win over deadly wildcard Kalani Chapman (HAW), 30, with textbook barrels at Backdoor. "It's good to get in the water and start the game," Parkinson said. "It was torture watching yesterday, but it's a nervous frustration. You've got to scramble at the start and stay patient at the end. I tried to get a couple of early ones and then wait. I got folded on a crazy left and then found that perfect drainer on the right. Backdoor can offer the best section to lay one over and it had the perfect part to lay one over. It felt so good to do that."
Parkinson would go onto blitz his afternoon Round 4 bout, advancing directly to the Quarterfinals of the Billabong Pipe Masters. Slater will contest his Round 4 heat when competition recommences.
Mick Fanning (AUS), 31, who was in contention for the ASP World Title heading into the Billabong Pipe Masters, was eliminated from competition by wildcard Shane Dorian (HAW), 40, this afternoon, ending his chances of a 3rd ASP World Title at the Banzai Pipeline. "Shane (Dorian) has been a hero of mine since I learned how to surf and I wanted to be in the water with him," Fanning said. "We said we'd make it a fun one out there. We were going tit-for-tat and I was close on the last one but it got me at the end. I was relaxed going in to this event because it (the ASP World Title) was a long shot. There was no pressure on me and I wanted to give it my all and finish well. I had a good heat and threw everything I had at it."
Sebastian Zietz (HAW), 24, went on to deliver a massive upset of his own this morning. Riding high after clinching the Vans Hawaiian Triple Crown of Surfing in Round 2, Zietz went on to eliminate ASP WCT rookie and local favorite John John Florence (HAW), 20, in their Round 3 match. "I kind of wasn't ready for it," Zietz said. "I was still celebrating it with two minutes left. John John (Florence) is my favorite surfer at the moment. He missed that first one and I got priority from him. He was looking at that Backdoor one, so I knew it must have been good. I saw him fall on that last one and it was lucky for me and unlucky for John. I'm still focused on the contest, this all hasn't really sunk in yet and I'll celebrate everything after it's over."
Zietz would go onto claim the opening Round 4 bout over Damien Hobgood (USA), 33, and Dane Reynolds (USA), 27, advancing directly into the Quarterfinals of the Billabong Pipe Masters. In addition to the ASP World Title Race drama and the culmination of the Vans Hawaiian Triple Crown battle, the world's best surfers put on a show in the classic Pipeline conditions, posting the event's high scores while battling for their respective rights to win the coveted Billabong Pipe Masters.
Reynolds, a wildcard into the event, posted the first perfect 10-point ride of the Billabong Pipe Masters, driving through a deep backdoor barrel en route to eliminating Adriano de Souza (BRA), 25 in Round 3. Reynolds' perfect score came in his second heat victory of the day after besting Kai Otton (AUS), 32, in Round 2 in their morning match up.
"There weren't any rights out there," Reynolds said. "It just looks like the right swell and size for the rights but they weren't coming in. On my right, it was crumbly and I was trying to get under the lip. It crumbled and I just got under the whitewash. I was deep and just pushed through it. It's the first 10 I got out here. I've been competing a lot this year still. I don't think there is a shifting of gears, you're just trying to make due with what comes to you."
After an impressive run this morning, Reynolds fell short against Zietz in his afternoon, non-elimination Round 4 heat and will take on C.J. Hobgood (USA), 33, in Round 5 when competition resumes.
Gabriel Medina (BRA), 18, led the Brazilian charge while getting the best of Kolohe Andino (USA), 18, in an incredible Round 3 rookie battle. Medina, who is often cited for his aerial game, looked comfortable in Pipeline's heavy conditions and earned one of the event's high-heat totals of 18.50 for two immaculate Pipeline bombs. "It felt so good to get two waves at Pipe," Medina said. "I've been watching the wave since this morning and rode a 6'6". I'm just stoked to make it through, I'm pretty happy. Where I come from is a barreling wave. I've surfed there all of my life and I think it helps me out here. I've heard people saying things about me not being able to surf on my backhand and that I can't get barreled, and it's good. I've been practicing and I think I'm getting better at it."
Event organizers will reconvene tomorrow morning at 6:30am local time for a possible 8am recommencement to competition. Surfline, official forecasters for the Billabong Pipe Masters, have called for a solid NW swell from today will ease through early next week. Looking further out, a much smaller NW swell will move in Wed the 12th, with a larger WNW swell for Friday the 14th. For more information, log onto www.aspworldtour.com
Heat 4: Shane Dorian (HAW) 13.77 def. Alejo Muniz (BRA) 11.10
Heat 5: Bede Durbidge (AUS) 14.60 def. Ricardo dos Santos (BRA) 12.76
Heat 6: Sebastian Zietz (HAW) 12.73 def. Travis Logie (ZAF) 12.17
Heat 7: Dane Reynolds (USA) 17.00 def. Kai Otton (AUS) 13.26
Heat 8: Miguel Pupo (BRA) 15.66 def. Adam Melling (AUS) 9.90
Heat 10: Yadin Nicol (AUS) 14.17 def. Matt Wilkinson (AUS) 12.17
Heat 11: Kolohe Andino (USA) 9.47 def. Brett Simpson (USA) 3.83
Heat 12: Kieren Perrow (AUS) 16.33 def. Heitor Alves (BRA) 7.12
Heat 1: Sebastian Zietz (HAW) 15.00 def. John John Florence (HAW) 7.83
Heat 2: Damien Hobgood (USA) 16.10 def. Owen Wright (AUS) 10.83
Heat 3: Dane Reynolds (USA) 17.83 def. Adriano de Souza (BRA) 8.50
Heat 4: Kieren Perrow (AUS) 14.16 def. Julian Wilson (AUS) 13.17
Heat 5: C.J. Hobgood (USA) 11.60 def. Jordy Smith (ZAF) 8.87
Heat 6: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 16.17 def. Kalani Chapman (HAW) 13.50
Heat 7: Gabriel Medina (BRA) 18.50 def. Kolohe Andino (USA) 14.06
Heat 8: Josh Kerr (AUS) 18.13 def. Bede Durbidge (AUS) 17.13
Heat 9: Kelly Slater (USA) 18.63 def. Billy Kemper (HAW) 15.50
Heat 10: Yadin Nicol (AUS) 12.83 def. Taj Burrow (AUS) 11.66
Heat 11: Miguel Pupo (BRA) 11.83 def. Jeremy Flores (FRA) 10.10
Heat 12: Shane Dorian (HAW) 15.67 def. Mick Fanning (AUS) 15.07
Heat 1: Sebastian Zietz (HAW) 16.40, Damien Hobgood (USA) 14.17, Dane Reynolds (USA) 9.96
Heat 2: Joel Parkinson (AUS) 18.10, C.J. Hobgood (USA) 6.20, Kieren Perrow (AUS) 5.83
Heat 3: Gabriel Medina (BRA), Josh Kerr (AUS), Kelly Slater (USA)
Heat 4: Yadin Nicol (AUS), Miguel Pupo (BRA), Shane Dorian (HAW)


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We dig that tag line. And we're glad to see Verizon onboard with Windows Phone. Thanks, Andrew K., for the tip!