CEH Practice Question: Advanced Topics: Wireless, Cloud, IoT, Cryptography

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For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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  WPS PIN attack

  Why it's wrong here

  A WPS PIN attack specifically targets the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) feature, attempting to brute-force the 8-digit PIN to obtain the network's WPA/WPA2 passphrase. This method focuses on compromising the security of an *existing* legitimate access point's WPS functionality, rather than establishing a new, deceptive access point with a spoofed SSID to lure clients.

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  De-authentication attack

  Why it's wrong here

  A de-authentication attack involves sending forged de-authentication frames to one or more clients, forcing them to disconnect from their legitimate access point. While often used in conjunction with an evil twin to compel clients to connect to the rogue AP, the attack described in the question specifically refers to the *setup* of the rogue access point itself, not the method of disconnecting clients.

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  Evil twin attack

  Why this is correct

  An evil twin attack precisely describes the scenario where an attacker sets up a rogue access point that mimics a legitimate one by using the same Service Set Identifier (SSID). The objective is to deceive unsuspecting users into connecting to the malicious AP, allowing the attacker to intercept their network traffic, capture credentials, or inject malware.

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  MAC spoofing attack

  Why it's wrong here

  MAC spoofing involves altering the Media Access Control (MAC) address of a network interface card to impersonate another device or bypass MAC-based access controls. While an attacker might spoof a MAC address to make a rogue AP appear more legitimate or evade detection, the core action of 'setting up a rogue access point with the same SSID' fundamentally defines the creation of a deceptive network, not merely changing a hardware identifier.

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