Which of the following is being described when symbols are displayed on the side of the building and/or walking path, to identify open hot-spots?

The correct answer is B. War chalking. War chalking is the practice of drawing symbols (typically chalk markings) on sidewalks, walls, or buildings to indicate the presence and status of nearby wireless networks, including open (unsecured) hotspots. It originated from 'war driving' (scanning for WiFi networks while…

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ASocial engineering
BWar chalking
CWPA cracking
DPacket sniffing

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B
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C
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D
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Explanation

War chalking is the practice of drawing symbols (typically chalk markings) on sidewalks, walls, or buildings to indicate the presence and status of nearby wireless networks, including open (unsecured) hotspots. It originated from 'war driving' (scanning for WiFi networks while driving). Social engineering involves manipulating people, WPA cracking involves breaking wireless encryption, and packet sniffing involves capturing network traffic - none involve physical markings.

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#war chalking#wireless security#open hotspots

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