Barry discovers that an attacker is running an access point in a building adjacent to his company. The access point is broadcast

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Barry discovers that an attacker is running an access point in a building adjacent to his company. The access point is broadcast

ing the security set identifier (SSID) of an open network owned by the coffee shop in his lobby. Which type of attack is likely taking place?
A. Evil twin
B. Wardriving
C. Bluesnarfing
D. Replay attack

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Kamila [148] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-24T14:30:38+03:00

Answer:A) Evil twin

Explanation: Evil twin is a type of attack that happens in the network. This behaves as the alias wireless access point(WAP) which appeals toward users to get connected with false hotspot to steal their personal information.This attack is based on the rogue hotspot .Barry has also faced a evil twin attack while passing by a building and getting his device connected with fake hotspot.

Other options are incorrect because war driving is searching for the internet connectivity while driving,blue snarfing is done with Bluetooth to steal personal data and replay attack in which the transmitted data is repeated in malicious way.Thus, the correct option is option(A).