• MotoAsh@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    If some random user is able to configure themselves as DHCP, NOONE should be connected to that insecure trash.

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      8 months ago

      The vast majority of LANs do not do anything to prevent rogue DHCP servers.

      Just to be clear, a “DHCP server” is a piece of software which can run anywhere (including a phone). Eg, if your friend’s phone has some malware and you let them use the wifi at your house, someone could be automatically doing this attack against your laptop while they’re there.

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        8 months ago

        Seems like quite an amateur move to run a public network without filtering everyrhing, including dhcp. Again; insecure trash.

        Yes, I know there is a lot of insecure trash out there. The commonality doesn’t magically make it not insecure trash.