A penetration tester aims to exploit a vulnerability in a wireless network that lacks proper encryption. The lack of proper encryption allows malicious content to infiltrate the network. Which of…

The correct answer is A. Packet injection. If a wireless network lacks proper encryption, attackers can inject malicious packets into the Packet injection: Attackers forge and transmit fake packets to manipulate network behavior. Common in WEP/WPA attacks to force IV collisions or spoof DHCP responses.

Submitted by khalil_dz· Mar 6, 2026Attacks and Exploits

Question

A penetration tester aims to exploit a vulnerability in a wireless network that lacks proper encryption. The lack of proper encryption allows malicious content to infiltrate the network. Which of the following techniques would most likely achieve the goal?

Options

APacket injection
BBluejacking
CBeacon flooding
DSignal jamming

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A
93% (25)
C
4% (1)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

If a wireless network lacks proper encryption, attackers can inject malicious packets into the Packet injection: Attackers forge and transmit fake packets to manipulate network behavior. Common in WEP/WPA attacks to force IV collisions or spoof DHCP responses.

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