Which is a wireless network attack?

The correct answer is A. Rogue Access Point. A Rogue Access Point is a wireless network attack where an unauthorized Wi-Fi access point is secretly installed on a network (or spoofed in the air) to intercept traffic or lure victims into connecting - making it specifically a wireless threat. B (SQL Injection) targets web app

Wireless Network Security

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ARogue Access Point
BSQL Injection
CPhishing email scam
DSmurf attack

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(37 responses)

A
92% (34)
B
5% (2)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

A Rogue Access Point is a wireless network attack where an unauthorized Wi-Fi access point is secretly installed on a network (or spoofed in the air) to intercept traffic or lure victims into connecting - making it specifically a wireless threat.

B (SQL Injection) targets web application databases through malicious input fields - no wireless component involved.
C (Phishing email scam) is a social engineering attack delivered via email, completely unrelated to wireless protocols.
D (Smurf attack) is a network-layer DDoS attack that floods a target using ICMP broadcasts - a wired/IP-layer threat, not wireless-specific.

Memory tip: Think "Rogue = Radio" - a rogue access point abuses the radio (wireless) medium, while the other three attacks don't care whether your connection is wired or wireless.

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#Rogue Access Point#Wireless Attacks#WiFi Security#Network Threats

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