CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) — Question 199

An executive needs to use Wi-Fi to connect to the company's server while traveling. Looking for available Wi-Fi connections, the executive notices an available access point to a hotel chain that is not available where the executive is staying. Which of the following attacks is the executive MOST likely experiencing?

Answer options

• A. Data modification
• B. Amplification
• C. Captive portal
• D. Evil twin

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The executive is likely encountering an Evil twin attack, where a rogue access point mimics a legitimate one to lure users into connecting. The other options do not fit the scenario: Data modification pertains to altering data in transit, Amplification refers to a network attack that overwhelms a target, and Captive portal is a legitimate feature often used in public Wi-Fi networks for user authentication.