An executive needs to use Wi-Fi to connect to the company's server while traveling. Looking for available Wi-Fi connections, the executive notices an available access point to a hotel chain that is…

The correct answer is D. Evil twin. The attacker creates an access point with the same name and network settings as a legitimate access point, but with a stronger signal to attract users. Once a victim connects to the rogue access point, the attacker can intercept and steal any data transmitted over the…

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Question

An executive needs to use Wi-Fi to connect to the company's server while traveling. Looking for available Wi-Fi connections, the executive notices an available access point to a hotel chain that is not available where the executive is staying. Which of the following attacks is the executive MOST likely experiencing?

Options

AData modification
BAmplification
CCaptive portal
DEvil twin

How the community answered

(32 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
3% (1)
C
9% (3)
D
84% (27)

Explanation

The attacker creates an access point with the same name and network settings as a legitimate access point, but with a stronger signal to attract users. Once a victim connects to the rogue access point, the attacker can intercept and steal any data transmitted over the connection, including login credentials, credit card information, and other sensitive data.

Topics

#Evil twin attack#Wi-Fi security#Man-in-the-Middle#Wireless network attacks

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