From 5d60aa985ad3eba7a08b298112189422b88fcadd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Mike Gerwitz Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2017 03:23:35 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] slides.org (Mobile) [Wifi]: Break out notes * notes.org: Add MAC address randomization reference. --- slides.org | 21 +++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 19 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/slides.org b/slides.org index c532ed3..ea06a61 100644 --- a/slides.org +++ b/slides.org @@ -224,12 +224,15 @@ Your location can be triangulated. #+END_COMMENT -** RAW Wifi [0/1] -*** RAW Wifi +** LACKING Wifi [0/3] :PROPERTIES: :DURATION: 00:01 :END: +*** DRAFT Wifi +- Device may broadcast ESSIDs of past hidden networks +- Expose unique hardware identifiers (MAC address) + #+BEGIN_COMMENT What else is inherent in a modern phone design? A common feature is Wifi. @@ -240,13 +243,27 @@ If you connected to any hidden networks, Your mobile device could be broadcasting information like past network connections and unique device identifiers (MAC), which can be used to uniquely identify you. +#+END_COMMENT +*** LACKING Ubiquitous Access Points +- + +#+BEGIN_COMMENT Access points increasingly line the streets or are within range in nearby buildings. Can be incredibly accurate for tracking movements, and it is _passive_---it requires no software on your device. +#+END_COMMENT + +*** DRAFT Mitigations +- Disable Wifi [when not in use] +- Do not automatically connect to known networks + - At the very least, not hidden +- Randomize MAC address + +#+BEGIN_COMMENT Disable Wifi when not in use. You can also randomize your MAC address, and be sure not to broadcast hidden networks.