How does the option to “use system certificates” for a wifi login vary from choosing a specific certificate?

This is concerning an android device (not sure if that information helps, since Apple works differently).
When logging into a wifi network, there will be sections that ask for different information. One is to choose a certificate. The opti… Continue reading How does the option to “use system certificates” for a wifi login vary from choosing a specific certificate?

How does the option to “use system certificates” for a wifi login vary from choosing a specific certificate?

This is concerning an android device (not sure if that information helps, since Apple works differently).
When logging into a wifi network, there will be sections that ask for different information. One is to choose a certificate. The opti… Continue reading How does the option to “use system certificates” for a wifi login vary from choosing a specific certificate?

Why is the channel of the wireless adapter is fixed at 1 in airodump-ng and aireplay-ng?

The channel of the wireless adapter wlan0 is fixed at 1 for all my experiments and I am unable to run many of the aireplay-ng options like –deauth and –fakeauth.
I tried the following steps :
Turn the wireless adapter in monitor mode:

C… Continue reading Why is the channel of the wireless adapter is fixed at 1 in airodump-ng and aireplay-ng?

What are the implications of the “do not validate” message for wifi network certificate?

I know a year ago when signing into school wifi there were a few options. First time I had to sign into a school wifi, so I did not understand the difference. Ended up choosing a wireless option. One of the sections for that option asked t… Continue reading What are the implications of the “do not validate” message for wifi network certificate?

Does deleting a wifi network also delete the ca certificate (assuming there was one to begin with)? [migrated]

Recently I deleted a wifi network on my Samsung Android. I do not remember if that network required me to instal a certificate back when I first joined it. When I check all my credentials in the settings, I do not see any under “user”, jus… Continue reading Does deleting a wifi network also delete the ca certificate (assuming there was one to begin with)? [migrated]

Are my Facebook messages or Instagram DMs visible (aside from FB and IG) while using a local wifi?

If I am in a place (not at home) such as an educational or work environment and use their WiFi and send or receive Facebook messages or Instagram DMs, are my messages visible to the IT admins of that environment? These messages are sent th… Continue reading Are my Facebook messages or Instagram DMs visible (aside from FB and IG) while using a local wifi?