Answer:
Option (A) A successful WPS attack has occurred
Explanation:
- WPS stands for Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
- Its a network security protocol in the Wi-Fi which has a vulnerability.
- The connection to the Wi-Fi can be established through the router in four ways. They are
- (a) PIN method
- (b) Push button method
- (c) Near field communication method
- (d) USB Method.
- Out of all the modes to be connected to the network, the PIN method has a flaw in it.
- In this PIN method, an attacker can brute force the PIN (guessing the PIN by some techniques) and gain unauthorized access to the network.
- In the given case in the question, the network administrator finds that multiple unauthorized devices has gained access to the network.
- Option (A) is correct.
- Option (B) ARP Poisoning, (C) botnet and (D) Evil Twin attack are different and so are the wrong options.
