SSCP · Question #727
Which of the following is true related to network sniffing?
The correct answer is A. Sniffers allow an attacker to monitor data passing across a network. A network sniffer (packet analyzer) is a passive tool that captures and monitors data packets traveling across a network. Attackers use sniffers to intercept unencrypted credentials, session tokens, or sensitive data. Option B describes IP spoofing, not sniffing. Option C…
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Which of the following is true related to network sniffing?
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- ASniffers allow an attacker to monitor data passing across a network.
- BSniffers alter the source address of a computer to disguise and exploit weak authentication
- CSniffers take over network connections.
- DSniffers send IP fragments to a system that overlap with each other.
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A88% (50)
- B2% (1)
- C7% (4)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
A network sniffer (packet analyzer) is a passive tool that captures and monitors data packets traveling across a network. Attackers use sniffers to intercept unencrypted credentials, session tokens, or sensitive data. Option B describes IP spoofing, not sniffing. Option C describes session hijacking. Option D describes a Teardrop attack, where overlapping IP fragments are sent to crash a system. Sniffing itself is passive - it does not alter, spoof, or take over connections.
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