6 GHz Wi-Fi Flaws Could Disrupt Critical Systems
Research shows that AFC systems governing 6 GHz Wi-Fi inherently trust unvalidated client data, creating a spoofing vector that could degrade service availability for enterprises sharing the band with incumbents.
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Automated Frequency Coordination systems by default trust client-side data, which could lead to location spoofing and other attacks that disrupt traffic.
Editorial Analysis
Enterprises deploying Wi-Fi 6E/7 in industrial or campus settings should understand that AFC trust assumptions may expose them to targeted denial-of-service via location spoofing.
Inventory any 6 GHz deployments and verify whether AFC providers offer server-side validation of location claims.
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