Awareness of Threat Internet: A case of Password Attack

Abstract

The internet plays a significant role in our daily lives, particularly in communication, education, and business operations. People are increasingly accessing the internet each year, and due to the COVID-19 situation, many companies have implemented work-from-home policies, and educational institutions have shifted to online learning. Consequently, our internet usage has increased, whether through Wi-Fi or personal hotspots for signal distribution. Additionally, there are various places that offer free internet access, such as coffee shops, schools, or restaurants. However, using the internet in public places poses risks of being attacked or having personal data stolen. There are numerous types of attacks, and this article simulates a password attack to demonstrate that if passwords are easy to guess, they are susceptible to attacks. After conducting password attacks on individuals using personal Wi-Fi hotspots, using tools such as Aircrack-ng and Fern WiFi Cracker, it was found that both tools were able to crack the passwords in less than a minute. Based on the test results, users should set difficult passwords to make them harder to guess, whether it's for accessing various websites or using personal hotspots for WiFi distribution, in order to increase the difficulty of being attacked.

Therefore, this article presents the threat landscape to raise awareness about cybersecurity threats in various forms. With proper prevention measures in place, we can enhance our safety and security while using the internet.