312-50V12 · Question #284
312-50V12 Question #284: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Wardriving. The hacking process described, where individuals drive around to detect and find free-access wireless networks, is known as wardriving.
Question
A group of hackers were roaming around a bank office building in a city, driving a luxury car. They were using hacking tools on their laptop with the intention to find a free-access wireless network. What is this hacking process known as?
Options
- AWardriving
- BSpectrum analysis
- CWireless sniffing
- DGPS mapping
Explanation
The hacking process described, where individuals drive around to detect and find free-access wireless networks, is known as wardriving.
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- B. Spectrum analysis involves examining the frequency components of radio signals, which is a technical process distinct from driving around to discover Wi-Fi networks.
- C. Wireless sniffing refers to capturing and analyzing data packets transmitted over a wireless network, typically occurring after a network has been found and access gained or monitored.
- D. GPS mapping is a technique used to record the locations of discovered wireless networks during wardriving, but it is a component of the activity, not the activity itself.
Concept tested. Wardriving wireless reconnaissance technique.
Reference. https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiauthenticator/6.0.0/cookbook/394663/appendix-a-glossary
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