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312-50v12 Exam - Question 19


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?

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Correct Answer: D

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.

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eli117Option: D
Oct 4, 2023

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.

sringanOption: D
Apr 10, 2024

Correct. Reference: CEH v12 Official book Pg no: 2484

jeremy13Option: D
Oct 10, 2023

D. Evil-twin attack

fuuuuuu0641
Dec 26, 2023

D. Evil-twin attack

insaniunt
May 26, 2024

D. Evil-twin attack

NicknpOption: B
Nov 8, 2024

Option B War Driving Attack

Mann098Option: D
Dec 29, 2024

Evil-twin attack