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Which technique allows an attacker to see data in transit over a network?
The correct answer is C. Sniffing. Sniffing (C) is the technique of intercepting and capturing network packets as they travel across a network - tools like Wireshark operate this way, allowing an attacker to read unencrypted data in transit. Why the others are wrong: A. Social engineering - manipulates people psyc
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Which technique allows an attacker to see data in transit over a network?
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- ASocial engineering
- BPhishing
- CSniffing
- DPharming
How the community answered
(22 responses)- B5% (1)
- C86% (19)
- D9% (2)
Explanation
Sniffing (C) is the technique of intercepting and capturing network packets as they travel across a network - tools like Wireshark operate this way, allowing an attacker to read unencrypted data in transit.
Why the others are wrong:
- A. Social engineering - manipulates people psychologically to reveal information, no network interception involved
- B. Phishing - a social engineering subset that uses deceptive emails/sites to steal credentials, not passive network observation
- D. Pharming - redirects users to fraudulent websites by corrupting DNS, which is about misdirection rather than observing traffic
Memory tip: Think of "sniffing" like a dog sniffing a trail - the attacker passively follows data as it moves, intercepting it without the sender or receiver knowing.
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