Which of the following attacks allows an attacker to sniff data frames on a local area network (LAN) or stop the traffic altogether?
Which of the following attacks allows an attacker to sniff data frames on a local area network (LAN) or stop the traffic altogether?
ARP spoofing is an attack where a malicious actor sends falsified ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) messages on a local area network (LAN). This links the attacker's MAC address with the IP address of a legitimate device on the network. Consequently, the attacker can intercept, modify, or stop data frames intended for that IP address. This makes ARP spoofing the correct answer as it allows sniffing and interrupting traffic on a LAN.
ARP spoofing is a type of attack in which a malicious actor sends falsified ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) messages over a local area network. This results in the linking of an attacker’s MAC address with the IP address of a legitimate computer or server on the network. Once the attacker’s MAC address is connected to an authentic IP address, the attacker will begin receiving any data that is intended for that IP address. ARP spoofing can enable malicious parties to intercept, modify or even stop data in-transit. ARP spoofing attacks can only occur on local area networks that utilize the Address Resolution Protocol.
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