How to Secure Wi-Fi Networks from Evil Twin Attacks with Fortinet APs

One of such methods is to implement Evil Twin Attack Prevention with Fortinet AP Security and Wireless Protection.
Evil Twin attacks are executed by cybercriminals to deceive users into connecting to fake Wi-Fi networks and theft of their data.
In this blog, we will cover how these attacks function, and how Fortinet APs work to mitigate them.

What is an Evil Twin Attack?

An Evil Twin Attack is when a hacker makes a fake Wi-Fi network close to a legitimate one. The goal? To hijack sensitive
information such as passwords, credit card info or private messages.

Users, seeing a familiar Wi-Fi name (SSID), never think twice and just connect. So instead of a secure network,
they’re connected to a hacker-managed access point (AP).

Once the victim is connected, the attacker can:

• Track every internet usage
• Phish credentials from specific sites
• Hoist malware onto the user’s machine
• Deploy phishing campaigns to compromise corporate accounts

Such attacks are problematic because they resemble a legitimate network, making them difficult to identify. Even seasoned users can be caught out.

How Attackers Trick Users

To make their counterfeit network seem legitimate, cybercriminals employ various tactics. Here’s how they do it:

1. Copying Legitimate SSIDs

Attackers have access to tools that scan areas for Wi-Fi names. They then create a clone SSID so that you connect to their AP unknowingly.

2. Using High Signal Strength

They turn on a strong signal to trash the real network. If devices automatically connect to the strongest signal, that’s a trap.

3. Captive Portals

Evil Twins use fake login pages to trick users into entering their credentials. This process is used in all public spaces,
such as coffee shops, airports, etc.

4. Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Attacks

As soon as a user connects, the hacker gets between the user and the internet and intercepts all the traffic.
They then can exfiltrate sensitive data or inject malicious payloads.

5. Force Disconnecting Users

An example of a MITM attack: Hackers can send deauthentication packets to boot people off of a legitimate network.
Then they automatically reconnect their device to the Evil Twin.

Without security, businesses, remote workers, and public Wi-Fi are still in jeopardy. Fortinet Access Points
are a solution for this reason.

Fortinet’s Rogue AP Detection

Learn why Fortinet offers leading Wi-Fi security to protect against Evil Twin attacks. Their solution aims to
identify and prevent rogue access points from being an issue at all.

Fortinet AP Security does the following:

1. Rogue AP Detection

Because Fortinet APs always scan as if you have unauthorized access points in your environment,
If Duplicate SSID is detected, the system gives an instant alert to Admins.

2. Wireless Intrusion Prevention System (WIPS)

With WIPS Technology, Fortinet APs can:

• Prevent users from connecting to bogus networks
• Listen to all radio frequencies with the intent of identifying suspicious activity
• Detect MAC Spoofing (spoofed MAC addresses which intruders use to disguise their access points)

3. Automatic Threat Response

Fortinet devices can do the following actions when a rogue AP is detected:

• Alerting IT teams for swift action
• Fake APs deauth automatically
• Ensure devices are not accidentally linking to dangerous networks

4. Transport Layer Security to Encrypt Traffic and Authenticate Server

Fortinet APs utilize the latest WPA3 encryption as well as zero-trust policies to thwart against rogue traffic. This ensures:

• Encrypting All Network Traffic
• Preventing credentials from being stolen
• User authentication and secure logging in

5. FortiManager — Centralized Management

FortiManager is a management solution for businesses with multiple locations that enables:

• Live status for all Fortinet APs
• In-depth journalism on security threats
• Security policies centralized to safeguard users across the organization

Fortinet’s enterprise-grade security will make it difficult for hackers to trick your network.

Wireless Security Solutions by PJ Networks

Wireless security is extremely critical for every business, and we at PJ Networks understand that.
This is why we offer professional solutions to secure your Wi-Fi against attacks such as Evil Twins.

1. Secure Wireless Deployments

Wi-Fi Security: We secure your Wi-Fi networks with state-of-the-art security measures as per security guidelines,
encryption protocols, firewalls with advanced configuration, and access controls.

2. Integration of Fortinet AP Security

We Install, Manage and optimize Fortinet APs, 24/7 monitoring and security for your networks.

3. Security Awareness Training

An orderly process, together with an educated staff, leads to a secure network.
We train the staff to spot phishing, fake SSIDs, and safe Wi-Fi practices.

4. Monitoring Continuously & Responding to Incidents

This includes live threat detection, log analysis, and incident handling to react to security threats instantly.

A proactive cybersecurity strategy protects your business, employees, and customers from hackers.

Conclusion

These solutions protect businesses, remote workers, and public Wi-Fi from Evil Twin attacks, such as:

Fortinet AP Security and Wireless Protection While hackers are still using multiple methods to trick users,
rogue AP Detection and WIPS on Fortinet APs give some of the industry’s best protection.

Secure your network with Fortinet technology from PJ Networks.
The key to fighting against cyber threats and protecting your sensitive information is to remain aware, knowledgeable, and proactive.