The full form of WEP is Wired Equivalent Privacy.
WEP is an outdated security protocol designed to protect wireless networks. It was originally included in the IEEE 802.11b standard for wireless networking. However, WEP has been found to be highly vulnerable to security attacks and is no longer considered a secure way to protect wireless networks.
Here are some key points about WEP:
- Vulnerability: WEP is susceptible to various attacks, including IV attacks and dictionary attacks, making it easy for hackers to break into wireless networks protected by WEP.
- Deprecation: WEP is now considered obsolete and should not be used.
- Alternatives: WPA and WPA2 are more secure alternatives to WEP that are widely used in modern wireless networks.
