A network technician needs to connect a new user to the company's Wi-Fi network called SSID: business. When attempting to connect, two networks are listed as possible choices: SSID: business and…

The correct answer is C. Evil twin. An evil twin attack occurs when an attacker creates a fraudulent AP with an SSID very similar (or identical) to the legitimate one. Users may accidentally connect, allowing the attacker to capture traffic and credentials.

Submitted by fatema_kw· Mar 6, 2026Network Security

Question

A network technician needs to connect a new user to the company's Wi-Fi network called SSID:

business. When attempting to connect, two networks are listed as possible choices: SSID:

business and SSID: myaccess. Which of the following attacks is occurring?

Options

AOn-path
BRogue AP
CEvil twin
DTailgating

How the community answered

(45 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
2% (1)
C
89% (40)
D
7% (3)

Explanation

An evil twin attack occurs when an attacker creates a fraudulent AP with an SSID very similar (or identical) to the legitimate one. Users may accidentally connect, allowing the attacker to capture traffic and credentials.

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