CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) — Question 165

A penetration tester aims to exploit a vulnerability in a wireless network that lacks proper encryption. The lack of proper encryption allows malicious content to infiltrate the network. Which of the following techniques would most likely achieve the goal?

Answer options

• A. Packet injection
• B. Bluejacking
• C. Beacon flooding
• D. Signal jamming

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Packet injection is the correct answer because it allows an attacker to send malicious packets over a wireless network, exploiting the lack of encryption. Bluejacking involves sending unsolicited messages to Bluetooth devices and is not relevant to wireless network vulnerabilities. Beacon flooding is a technique to overwhelm a network with beacons, but it does not exploit vulnerabilities. Signal jamming disrupts communication but does not exploit a lack of encryption.