An attacker utilizes a Wi-Fi Pineapple to run an access point with a legitimate-looking SSID for a nearby business in order to capture the wireless password.
What kind of attack is this?
An attacker utilizes a Wi-Fi Pineapple to run an access point with a legitimate-looking SSID for a nearby business in order to capture the wireless password.
What kind of attack is this?
An attacker setting up a fake access point with a legitimate-looking SSID to capture wireless passwords from users is engaging in an evil-twin attack. This type of attack involves creating a fraudulent network that appears similar to a legitimate one, misleading users to connect to it and divulging sensitive information. The Wi-Fi Pineapple is a common tool used for this purpose, making the attack even more effective and dangerous.
D. Evil-twin attack In an evil-twin attack, an attacker sets up a fake wireless access point with a legitimate-looking SSID (Service Set Identifier) to trick users into connecting to the attacker’s network instead of the legitimate one. The attacker can then intercept and capture sensitive information, such as passwords, entered by users on the fake network. The Wi-Fi Pineapple is a popular tool used for conducting such attacks.
Correct. Reference: CEH v12 Official book Pg no: 2484
D. Evil-twin attack
D. Evil-twin attack
D. Evil-twin attack
Option B War Driving Attack
Evil-twin attack