BSides SATX :: Cat Got your Password: Wi-Fi Self Defense For Beginners

In this beginner-friendly class, you will use the cat-shaped Wi-Fi Nugget to learn how hackers attack wireless networks - and how to stop them! We will cover evil QR codes, extracting information like work and travel history from personal devices, Wi-Fi phishing attacks, and how to detect common hacking tools like Wi-Fi pineapples. Most importantly, you will learn how to use the Nugget to physically "foxhunt" for suspicious Wi-Fi devices (like cameras) and secure your own devices network against common Wi-Fi threats! What to bring: computer with Google Chrome, Wi-Fi Nugget if you already have one