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- 5.2.6 Check Your Understanding – WLAN Threats
- 3.6.6 Check Your Understanding – WLAN Threats
1. Which of the following is most likely NOT the source of a wireless DoS attack?
Which WLAN threat is NOT usually the source of a wireless DoS attack?
- Radio interference
- Improperly configured devices
- Rogue AP
- Malicious user
Explanation: Improperly configured devices, malicious users, and accidental interference are likely sources for a wireless DoS attack.
2. True or False: A rogue AP is a misconfigured AP connected to the network and a possible source of DoS attacks.
Explanation: The correct answer is False: A rogue AP is an AP or wireless router that has been connected to a corporate network without explicit authorization and against corporate policy.
3. What type of attack is an “evil twin AP” attack?
What type of attack is called an “evil twin AP” attack?
- DoS
- MITM
- Wireless intruder
- Radio interference
Explanation: An “evil twin AP” attack is a popular wireless MITM attack where an attacker introduces a rogue AP and configures it with the same SSID as a legitimate AP