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In what type of attack does an attacker virtually change a devices burned in address in an attempt to circumvent access lists and mask the device's true identity?
The correct answer is D. MAC Spoofing. If your original MAC address is revealed, a hacker can use it to impersonate you! On many networks (wired or wireless) access is restricted based on MAC address to avoid access to unauthorized devices on the network. So, when you go offline, someone can use your machine's MAC…
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In what type of attack does an attacker virtually change a devices burned in address in an attempt to circumvent access lists and mask the device's true identity?
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- Agratuitous ARP
- BARP poisoning
- CIP Spoofing
- DMAC Spoofing
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(36 responses)- A6% (2)
- C3% (1)
- D92% (33)
Explanation
If your original MAC address is revealed, a hacker can use it to impersonate you! On many networks (wired or wireless) access is restricted based on MAC address to avoid access to unauthorized devices on the network. So, when you go offline, someone can use your machine's MAC address and access the network as 'you'.
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