Feature request Karma Attack

[Gosheto1234]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
No

Describe the solution you'd like
Can you add Karma attack in the future ?

Describe alternatives you've considered

Additional context
​A Karma attack is a cybersecurity exploit targeting the automatic Wi-Fi connection behaviors of client devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets. These devices often have a feature that remembers previously connected Wi-Fi networks and attempts to reconnect to them automatically for user convenience. This process involves the device broadcasting 'probe requests' to detect known networks in the vicinity. ​

In a Karma attack, an attacker leverages this behavior by monitoring these probe requests in public areas. The attacker then sets up a rogue Wi-Fi access point mimicking the SSID (network name) from the device's probe request. Believing this to be a trusted network, the device automatically connects to the malicious access point without user intervention. ​

Once connected, the attacker can execute various malicious activities, including:​

Data Interception: Monitoring and capturing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and personal communications transmitted over the network.​

Malware Injection: Distributing malicious software to the connected device, potentially leading to further compromise.​

Phishing: Redirecting the user to fraudulent websites designed to steal credentials or other personal information.​

The effectiveness of a Karma attack stems from exploiting the default behaviors of wireless devices, which prioritize convenience over security by automatically seeking and connecting to known networks

[Huzzla101]

And also its of great importance that we add the fact that almost every company nowadays , demand that we act under such strict conditions , even the smaller companies most likely will ask for such competence . As securing every aspect , every detail, that a bad actor and the hackers could potentially do with a compromised system (specially windows) is allways needed. As one great Boss that wanted a complete security check told "Well i dont care how you do it as long as you do it, because if we dont exploit all the weaknesses and flaws that DO EXIST out there then we will fall behind and i dont want my company to fall behind anything.. So do all your magic find all the bugs and sources of bad, so its possible to fix it BEFORE the bad happens... " So it was done... Even the Data Interception we needed to fulfill a great care of as the Boss told .. And that was not a small company --.. After a complete success.... Big Boss told us " There you go , if you aint living on the edge your taking up to much space..." =))))) And who are we to say no to the Big Boss..

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On Fri, Mar 21, 2025 at 10:25 PM Gosheto1234 ***@***.***> wrote: *Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.* No *Describe the solution you'd like* Can you add Karma attack in the future ? *Describe alternatives you've considered* *Additional context* ​A Karma attack is a cybersecurity exploit targeting the automatic Wi-Fi connection behaviors of client devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets. These devices often have a feature that remembers previously connected Wi-Fi networks and attempts to reconnect to them automatically for user convenience. This process involves the device broadcasting 'probe requests' to detect known networks in the vicinity. ​ In a Karma attack, an attacker leverages this behavior by monitoring these probe requests in public areas. The attacker then sets up a rogue Wi-Fi access point mimicking the SSID (network name) from the device's probe request. Believing this to be a trusted network, the device automatically connects to the malicious access point without user intervention. ​ Once connected, the attacker can execute various malicious activities, including:​ Data Interception: Monitoring and capturing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and personal communications transmitted over the network.​ Malware Injection: Distributing malicious software to the connected device, potentially leading to further compromise.​ Phishing: Redirecting the user to fraudulent websites designed to steal credentials or other personal information.​ The effectiveness of a Karma attack stems from exploiting the default behaviors of wireless devices, which prioritize convenience over security by automatically seeking and connecting to known networks — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#961>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BLDL6BWTYMNBYACXDUVUGVD2VR7UZAVCNFSM6AAAAABZQ55KNOVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43ASLTON2WKOZSHEZTSNJTGI3TEMA> . You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message ID: ***@***.***> [image: Gosheto1234]*Gosheto1234* created an issue (BruceDevices/firmware#961) <#961> *Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.* No *Describe the solution you'd like* Can you add Karma attack in the future ? *Describe alternatives you've considered* *Additional context* ​A Karma attack is a cybersecurity exploit targeting the automatic Wi-Fi connection behaviors of client devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets. These devices often have a feature that remembers previously connected Wi-Fi networks and attempts to reconnect to them automatically for user convenience. This process involves the device broadcasting 'probe requests' to detect known networks in the vicinity. ​ In a Karma attack, an attacker leverages this behavior by monitoring these probe requests in public areas. The attacker then sets up a rogue Wi-Fi access point mimicking the SSID (network name) from the device's probe request. Believing this to be a trusted network, the device automatically connects to the malicious access point without user intervention. ​ Once connected, the attacker can execute various malicious activities, including:​ Data Interception: Monitoring and capturing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and personal communications transmitted over the network.​ Malware Injection: Distributing malicious software to the connected device, potentially leading to further compromise.​ Phishing: Redirecting the user to fraudulent websites designed to steal credentials or other personal information.​ The effectiveness of a Karma attack stems from exploiting the default behaviors of wireless devices, which prioritize convenience over security by automatically seeking and connecting to known networks — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#961>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/BLDL6BWTYMNBYACXDUVUGVD2VR7UZAVCNFSM6AAAAABZQ55KNOVHI2DSMVQWIX3LMV43ASLTON2WKOZSHEZTSNJTGI3TEMA> . You are receiving this because you are subscribed to this thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

-- Kind Regards Christian R. May Prosperity allways be with us!!

[mamadavi]

They don't respond to really good offers.

[Gosheto1234]

They don't respond to really good offers.

its just and request/idea , its not that big of a deal

[S2-Akira]

may i add that karma attack would be incredibly hard to add. If you are really that into counter attacks get marauder it can find other esp32s and flippers