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0.0% completeQuestionA hotel manager notices that a wireless access point with the same service set identifier (SSID) is broadcasting with higher power. What attack could this indicate?A.WhalingB.PhishingC.FootprintingD.Evil twin

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0.0% completeQuestionA hotel manager notices that a wireless access point with the same service set identifier (SSID) is broadcasting with higher power. What attack could this indicate?A.WhalingB.PhishingC.FootprintingD.Evil twin

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This could indicate an "Evil Twin" attack. In this type of attack, a malicious actor sets up a wireless access point that mimics the legitimate one to trick users into connecting to it. Once connected, the attacker can intercept the user's data.

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