GIAC Exam GSNA Topic 6 Question 40 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GSNA exam

Question #: 40
Topic #: 6

An attacker wants to connect directly to an unsecured station to circumvent the AP security or to attack the station. Which of the following

tools can be used to accomplish the task?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

AWireless card

BMacChanger

CSirMACsAlot

DUSB adapter

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Suggested Answer: A, D

Ad Hoc Association is a type of attack in which an attacker tries to connect directly to an unsecured station to circumvent the AP security or to

attack the station. Any wireless card or USB adapter can be used to perform this attack.

Answer B and C are incorrect. The MacChanger and SirMACsAlot tools are used to perform MAC spoofing attacks.

by Margart at Feb 10, 2024, 06:58 AM

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6 months ago

I agree with Carma and Cristal. Both Wireless card and USB adapter can help the attacker connect directly to the unsecured station.

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7 months ago

Definitely, a USB adapter can also be used to bypass AP security.

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7 months ago

Yeah, that makes sense. They could also use a USB adapter, right?

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7 months ago

I think the attacker can use a Wireless card to connect to the unsecured station.

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