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Question #: 114
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following is a Unix and Windows tool capable of intercepting traffic on a network segment and capturing username and password?

  • A. AirSnort
  • B. Ettercap
  • C. BackTrack
  • D. Aircrack
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
Ettercap is a Unix and Windows tool for computer network protocol analysis and security auditing. It is capable of intercepting traffic on a network segment, capturing passwords, and conducting active eavesdropping against a number of common protocols. It is a free open source software. Ettercap supports active and passive dissection of many protocols (including ciphered ones) and provides many features for network and host analysis.
Answer option C is incorrect. BackTrack is a Linux distribution distributed as a Live CD, which is used for penetration testing. It allows users to include customizable scripts, additional tools and configurable kernels in personalized distributions. It contains various tools, such as Metasploit integration, RFMON injection capable wireless drivers, kismet, autoscan-network (network discovering and managing application), nmap, ettercap, wireshark (formerly known as
Ethereal).
Answer option A is incorrect. AirSnort is a Linux-based WLAN WEP cracking tool that recovers encryption keys. AirSnort operates by passively monitoring transmissions. It uses Ciphertext Only Attack and captures approximately 5 to 10 million packets to decrypt the WEP keys. Answer option D is incorrect. Aircrack is the fastest WEP/WPA cracking tool used for 802.11a/b/g WEP and WPA cracking.
by designtshirt at April 4, 2025, 10:42 a.m.

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