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412-79V9 · Question #23

A wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) monitors the radio spectrum for the presence of unauthorized, rogue access points and the use of wireless attack tools. The system monitors the radio…

The correct answer is D. Man-in-the-middle attack. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

A wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) monitors the radio spectrum for the presence of unauthorized, rogue access points and the use of wireless attack tools. The system monitors the radio spectrum used by wireless LANs, and immediately alerts a systems administrator whenever a rogue access point is detected. Conventionally it is achieved by comparing the MAC address of the participating wireless devices. Which of the following attacks can be detected with the help of wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS)?

Options

  • ASocial engineering
  • BSQL injection
  • CParameter tempering
  • DMan-in-the-middle attack

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  • A
    11% (4)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    6% (2)
  • D
    80% (28)

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