Title :
Hacking the airwaves
Author :
Madsen, C. Wayne
Author_Institution :
Inf. Security Eng. Inc., Orange Park, FL, USA
Abstract :
Techniques for eavesdropping on radio transmission are discussed, and the types of information transmitted in the various frequency ranges are examined. Three classes of targets are considered: diplomatic, private-corporation, and military. It is concluded that users of the RF spectrum must encrypt their data transmissions to prevent sensitive information from becoming a virtual `open book´ to potential eavesdroppers
Keywords :
computer crime; cryptography; data communication systems; radio broadcasting; radio systems; RF spectrum; data transmissions; diplomatic; eavesdropping; frequency ranges; military; private-corporation; radio airwave hacking; radio transmission; sensitive information; Computer crime; Computer hacking; Cryptography; Data communication; Dipole antennas; Military satellites; Radio frequency; Satellite broadcasting; Switches; Teleprinting;
Conference_Titel :
Security Technology, 1988. Crime Countermeasures, Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 1988 International Carnahan Conference on
Conference_Location :
Lexington, KY
DOI :
10.1109/CCST.1988.75990
