<ul><li>Wireless networks are typically perceived as locally accessible, requiring physical proximity to the access point. However, the Nearest Neighbor attack tactic challenges this perception.</li><li>Remote attackers can target well-protected organizations by compromising a neighboring company with weaker security measures, using their Wi-Fi network as an entry point.</li><li>To protect against Nearest Neighbor attacks, organizations should isolate guest Wi-Fi networks, strengthen corporate Wi-Fi security, implement two-factor authentication, and consider advanced threat detection systems.</li><li>Cybersecurity services such as Managed Detection and Response and Incident Response can be utilized if in-house expertise is lacking.</li></ul>

Nearest Neighbor: remote attacks on Wi-Fi networks

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