Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) — Question 22

`........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 the Evil Twin Attack, as it specifically refers to a rogue access point that imitates a legitimate one to capture sensitive information. The other options do not describe this type of attack; a Sinkhole Attack redirects traffic for malicious purposes, a Collision Attack involves data integrity issues, and Signal Jamming Attack disrupts communications without eavesdropping.