Steven connected his iPhone to a public computer that had been infected by Clark, an attacker. After establishing the connection with the public computer, Steven enabled iTunes WI-FI sync on the compu

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Options

• AIOS trustjacking
• BlOS Jailbreaking
• CExploiting SS7 vulnerability
• DMan-in-the-disk attack

• A
  93% (38)
• B
  5% (2)
• D
  2% (1)

Explanation

iOS Trustjacking Explained

Why A is Correct: iOS Trustjacking exploits the iTunes Wi-Fi Sync feature - when a user connects their iPhone to a compromised computer and taps "Trust" on the device prompt, the attacker gains persistent access to the device over Wi-Fi, even after the physical USB connection is severed. This perfectly matches the scenario where Clark continues monitoring Steven's iPhone remotely through the infected computer.

Why the Distractors Are Wrong:

• B (Jailbreaking) involves removing Apple's software restrictions on the iPhone itself, requiring direct device manipulation - no infected computer or Wi-Fi sync is involved.
• C (SS7 Vulnerability) exploits weaknesses in the cellular signaling protocol used by telecom networks to intercept calls/texts - it has nothing to do with USB connections or iTunes.
• D (Man-in-the-Disk) is an Android-specific attack targeting vulnerable external storage (SD card) access between apps - it doesn't apply to iOS or this scenario.

Memory Tip: Think of "Trust"jacking - the attack begins the moment Steven taps "Trust This Computer" on his iPhone, essentially handing Clark the keys to his device. If you remember the word trust = the iTunes trust relationship, you'll always connect this attack to the correct scenario.

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