CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-001) — Question 182

A MITM attack is being planned. The first step is to get information flowing through a controlled device. Which of the following should be used to accomplish this?

Answer options

• A. Repeating
• B. War driving
• C. Evil twin
• D. Bluejacking
• E. Replay attack

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Evil twin, as it involves setting up a fraudulent Wi-Fi access point that mimics a legitimate one, allowing the attacker to intercept data. The other options either do not relate specifically to capturing data in this context or are associated with different types of attacks and methodologies.