Exam 312-50v11 topic 1 question 24 discussion

Actual exam question from ECCouncil's 312-50v11

Question #: 24
Topic #: 1

`........is an attack type for a rogue Wi-Fi access point that appears to be a legitimate one offered on the premises, but actually has been set up to eavesdrop on wireless communications. It is the wireless version of the phishing scam. An attacker fools wireless users into connecting a laptop or mobile phone to a tainted hotspot by posing as a legitimate provider. This type of attack may be used to steal the passwords of unsuspecting users by either snooping the communication link or by phishing, which involves setting up a fraudulent web site and luring people there.`
Fill in the blank with appropriate choice.

A. Evil Twin Attack
B. Sinkhole Attack
C. Collision Attack
D. Signal Jamming Attack

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

by jenna339 at March 21, 2021, 5:57 p.m.

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Daniel8660

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Selected Answer: A

Wireless Threats Launch of Wireless Attacks: Evil Twin Evil Twin is a wireless AP that pretends(冒充) to be a legitimate AP by replicating another network name. Attackers set up a rogue AP outside the corporate perimeter and lures users to sign into the wrong AP. (P.2297/2281)

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dinonino

9 months, 3 weeks ago

An evil twin attack is a spoofing cyberattack that works by tricking users into connecting to a fake Wi-Fi access point that mimics a legitimate network. Once a user is connected to an “evil twin” network, hackers can access everything from their network traffic to private login credentials. Evil twin attacks get their name from their ability to imitate legitimate Wi-Fi networks to the extent that they are indistinguishable from one another. This type of attack is particularly dangerous because it can be nearly impossible to identify.

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AbdullahK1997

1 year, 9 months ago

Evil twin is correct

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sam422

2 years, 1 month ago

Answer A; An evil twin is a wireless AP that pretends to be a legitimate AP by imitating its SSID. It poses a clear and present danger to wireless users on private and public WLANs. An attacker sets up a rogue AP outside the network perimeter and lures users to sign in to this AP. The attacker uses tools such as KARMA, which monitors station probes to create an evil twin.

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jenna339

2 years, 1 month ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evil_twin_(wireless_networks) A is correct