BadMesher - New Attack Surfaces of Wi-Fi Mesh Network

Explore new attack surfaces of Wi-Fi Mesh networks in this 30-minute Black Hat conference talk. Delve into the world of Internet of Things (IoT) and Wi-Fi Mesh technology, examining its advantages in self-organization, self-management, and self-healing compared to traditional networks. Learn about the EasyMesh standard, Wi-Fi Mesh architecture, and network building processes. Discover two key attack surfaces and understand how to exploit vulnerabilities in network build and control mechanisms. Gain insights into MeshFuzzer, a tool for identifying security weaknesses, and examine a case study involving the MediaTek MT7915 Wi-Fi chipset. Conclude with suggestions for improving Wi-Fi Mesh security and potential areas for future research in this rapidly evolving field.