SSCP · Question #478
Which of the following is an example of an active attack?
The correct answer is B. Scanning. An active attack involves the attacker actively interacting with or probing a system, potentially altering data or system state. Scanning actively sends packets or probes to a target to discover open ports, services, or vulnerabilities - this is active engagement. Traffic…
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Which of the following is an example of an active attack?
Options
- ATraffic analysis
- BScanning
- CEavesdropping
- DWiretapping
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A4% (2)
- B93% (50)
- C2% (1)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
An active attack involves the attacker actively interacting with or probing a system, potentially altering data or system state. Scanning actively sends packets or probes to a target to discover open ports, services, or vulnerabilities - this is active engagement. Traffic analysis, eavesdropping, and wiretapping are all passive attacks: the attacker only observes or intercepts communications without directly interacting with or modifying the target system.
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