Intermediate Cybersecurity & Cryptography
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What is an evil twin attack in wireless network security?

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The correct answer is B) A rogue Wi-Fi access point set up to mimic a legitimate network's SSID, tricking users into connecting so the attacker can intercept their traffic

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Correct Answer

A rogue Wi-Fi access point set up to mimic a legitimate network's SSID, tricking users into connecting so the attacker can intercept their traffic

Explanation

An evil twin AP broadcasts the same name as a trusted network (e.g., "Airport_WiFi"). Victims who connect have their traffic routed through the attacker, enabling credential theft and MITM attacks. Mitigated by using VPNs and verifying network certificates.

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