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CompTIA Security+

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What is intercepting data packets transmitted over wireless connections called?

Whaling
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Packet corralling
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Explanation

Answer: B- When a device or software is intercepting network packets, it is called sniffing.

Key Takeaway: You should take care to secure wireless communications because a sniffer can intercept them. If they are encrypted, they can still be intercepted but not decoded.

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