Study Methodology
- Visited 27 airports world-wide (20 in US, 2 in Europe, 5 in Asia-Pacific)
- Scanned Wi-Fi signal for 5 minutes at randomly selected locations typically a departure gate or lounge area)
- Traces collected using off the shelf Wi-Fi card and publicly available data collection tools
- Traces collected between 30 Jan 2008 through 8 Feb 2008
Key Findings and Implications
- Critical airport systems found vulnerable to Wi-Fi threats
- ~80% of the private Wi-Fi networks at airports are OPEN / WEP!
- Data leakage by both hotspot and non-hotspot users
- Only 3% of hotspot users are using VPNs to encrypt their data! Non-hotspot users found leaking network information
- 'Viral Wi-Fi' outbreak continues
- Over 10% laptops found to be infected!
Airport Study Clips
Mike Haney, CondeNast Traveler, 03/31/2010
Forbes, Taylor Buley, 11/20/2008
Forbes Video Network, Taylor Buley, 11/20/2008
Forbes, Taylor Buley, 11-20-2008
March 2008
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PCI SSC Wireless Security Guideline
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Airport Study Podcast
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Airport Wi-Fi Scan Analysis
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