Which is an example of an address spoofing attack?
- A threat actor changes the MAC address of the threat actor’s device to the MAC address of the default gateway.
- A threat actor configures a host with the 802.1Q protocol and forms a trunk with the connected switch.
- A threat actor discovers the IOS version and IP addresses of the local switch.
- A threat actor leases all the available IP addresses on a subnet to deny legitimate clients DHCP resources.
- A threat actor sends a BPDU message with priority 0.
- A threat actor sends a message that causes all other devices to believe the MAC address of the threat actor’s device is the default gateway.
Explanation: Address spoofing attacks occur when the threat actor changes the MAC and/or IP address of the threat actor’s device to pose as another legitimate device, such as the default gateway.
Exam with this question: 10.6.2 Module Quiz - LAN Security Concepts
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