GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — Question 204
Which of the following is a technique of using a modem to automatically scan a list of telephone numbers, usually dialing every number in a local area code to search for computers, Bulletin board systems, and fax machines?
Answer options
- A. Demon dialing
- B. Warkitting
- C. War driving
- D. Wardialing
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer, Wardialing, refers specifically to the practice of dialing multiple phone numbers to locate devices like computers and fax machines. Demon dialing is a similar concept but often associated with malicious intent. Warkitting and War driving are techniques related to wireless networks, not telephone number scanning.