What is intercepting data packets transmitted over wireless connections called?
  1. Whaling
  2. Packet Sniffing
  3. Packet corralling
  4. Shoulder Surfing
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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