Q4: SECURITY in PUBLIC and WIRELESS NETWORK (10 Marks)

Last Tuesday, Zaid and his friend were having their tea break at Starbuck, KLCC. Then Zaid remembered that he needs to transfer RM 1,000 to his sister who needs it urgently. Zaid opened up his iPad and get connected to the Starbucks WIFI to do an online banking, transferring the amount needed by her sister. Later that night, Zaid received a notification from his bank that a transfer of RM 5,000 is about to be made. Zaid did not initiate any transaction of RM 5,000. He began to feel suspicious.

1. Based on Zaids experience above, what security incident had possibly occurred? [2 Marks]

2. Using publics WIFI is very vulnerable. What attack could have taken place? Explain how this attack could happen on Zaids machine and the online activity at Starbuck, that evening [4 Marks]

3. How do you harden security on a WIFI connection? Suggest TWO recommendations. [4 Marks]