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In which of the following confidentiality attacks attackers try to lure users by posing themselves as authorized AP by beaconing the WLAN's SSID?
The correct answer is A. Evil twin AP. In the described attack, where attackers pose as legitimate access points (APs) by beaconing the WLAN's SSID to lure users, the attack is known as an Evil twin AP attack. This type of attack involves setting up a rogue AP with the same SSID as a legitimate wireless access…
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In which of the following confidentiality attacks attackers try to lure users by posing themselves as authorized AP by beaconing the WLAN's SSID?
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- AEvil twin AP
- BSession hijacking
- CHoneypot AP
- DMasqueradin
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- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
Explanation
In the described attack, where attackers pose as legitimate access points (APs) by beaconing the WLAN's SSID to lure users, the attack is known as an Evil twin AP attack. This type of attack involves setting up a rogue AP with the same SSID as a legitimate wireless access point, making it appear as an authorized network to users. Unsuspecting users may connect to this malicious AP, allowing attackers to intercept sensitive information, conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, or distribute malware. The Evil twin AP attack exploits the trust users have in known SSIDs to compromise their security.
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