Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v10) — Question 47

........is an attack type for a rogue Wi-Fi access point that appears to be a legitimate one offered on the premises, but actually has been set up to eavesdrop on wireless communications. It is the wireless version of the phishing scam. An attacker fools wireless users into connecting a laptop or mobile phone to a tainted hotspot by posing as a legitimate provider. This type of attack may be used to steal the passwords of unsuspecting users by either snooping the communication link or by phishing, which involves setting up a fraudulent web site and luring people there.
Fill in the blank with appropriate choice.

Answer options

• A. Evil Twin Attack
• B. Sinkhole Attack
• C. Collision Attack
• D. Signal Jamming Attack

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Evil Twin Attack' because it specifically describes a rogue access point that imitates a legitimate one to intercept user data. 'Sinkhole Attack' refers to redirecting traffic to a controlled server, 'Collision Attack' involves exploiting hash functions, and 'Signal Jamming Attack' disrupts communications rather than mimicking a legitimate service.