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GSEC · Question #388
GSEC Question #388: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B. Eavesdropping. Kismet is a passive wireless network sniffer and detector that captures 802.11 traffic without transmitting, making eavesdropping its primary attack capability.
Question
What type of attack can be performed against a wireless network using the tool Kismet?
Options
- AIP spoofing
- BEavesdropping
- CMasquerading
- DDenial of Service
Explanation
Kismet is a passive wireless network sniffer and detector that captures 802.11 traffic without transmitting, making eavesdropping its primary attack capability.
Common mistakes.
- A. IP spoofing requires crafting and injecting forged packets, which is an active technique incompatible with Kismet's purely passive monitoring architecture.
- C. Masquerading involves impersonating another device or user identity on the network, which requires active transmissions that Kismet's passive-only design does not support.
- D. Denial of Service attacks require sending disruptive traffic to overwhelm a target, an active action that Kismet cannot perform as it only passively listens.
Concept tested. Kismet wireless sniffer passive eavesdropping capability
Reference. https://www.kismetwireless.net/docs/readme/kismet/
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