CompTIA A+ 220-902

Category - Security

What type of attack is used when the attacker pretends to host an official hotspot to steal data?
  1. Zombie
  2. Brute force
  3. Dictionary
  4. Man-in-the-middle
Explanation
Answer: D - A man-in-the-middle attack is when an attacker pretends to host an official hotspot to steal data.

The attacker uses an SSID that looks like an official connection. The connection is then used to eavesdrop on important data. Encryption can be used to avoid this attack.
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