Scrutinizing WPA2 Password Generating Algorithms in Wireless Routers

Scrutinize WPA2 password generating algorithms in wireless routers through this BSidesLV 2015 conference talk. Delve into the research conducted by Eduardo Novella, exploring vulnerabilities in various router brands including Comtrend, Sitecom, Thomson, Arcadyan, and ADB/Pirelli. Learn about techniques for obtaining firmware, dumping EEPROM, and exploiting backdoors. Discover how to obtain WPA keys and understand the implications of weak password generation algorithms. Examine specific case studies, including findings from Spain's largest ISP in 2010. Gain insights into wireless authentication, deauthentication processes, and potential OS command injection vulnerabilities. Conclude with a Q&A session to further explore the presented security issues in popular wireless routers.