220-1202 · Question #45
Which of the following describes an attack in which an attacker sets up a rogue AP that tricks users into connecting to the rogue AP instead of the legitimate network?
The correct answer is B. Evil twin. An evil twin attack involves an adversary configuring a rogue wireless access point with the same SSID and similar settings as a legitimate network. Unsuspecting users connect to this rogue AP, allowing the attacker to intercept traffic, capture credentials, and launch further…
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Which of the following describes an attack in which an attacker sets up a rogue AP that tricks users into connecting to the rogue AP instead of the legitimate network?
Options
- AStalkerware
- BEvil twin
- CTailgating
- DShoulder surfing
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- C4% (1)
Explanation
An evil twin attack involves an adversary configuring a rogue wireless access point with the same SSID and similar settings as a legitimate network. Unsuspecting users connect to this rogue AP, allowing the attacker to intercept traffic, capture credentials, and launch further attacks.
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