N10-005 · Question #195
Which of the following can be used to compromise a WPA encrypted wireless network when the rainbow table does not contain the key?
The correct answer is A. Evil twin. An evil twin is the wireless version of the phishing scam. An attacker fools wireless users into connecting a laptop or mobile phone to a tainted hotspot by posing as a legitimate provider.This type of evil twin attack may be used to steal the passwords of unsuspecting users by…
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Which of the following can be used to compromise a WPA encrypted wireless network when the rainbow table does not contain the key?
Options
- AEvil twin
- BWar chalking
- CBuffer overflow
- DVirus
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A68% (25)
- B5% (2)
- C19% (7)
- D8% (3)
Explanation
An evil twin is the wireless version of the phishing scam. An attacker fools wireless users into connecting a laptop or mobile phone to a tainted hotspot by posing as a legitimate provider.This type of evil twin attack may be used to steal the passwords of unsuspecting users by either snooping the communication link or by phishing, which involves setting up a fraudulent web site and luring people there.
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