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Difficulty: EasyCommon Network Attack Types and Vectors

Match each network attack type on the left with its corresponding vector or characteristic description on the right.

  • ARP PoisoningSending spoofed Layer 2 messages to corrupt IP-to-MAC address mappings on a local network segment.
  • DNS AmplificationSending small requests with a spoofed target IP address to open resolvers to overwhelm a victim with large responses.
  • VLAN HoppingCrafting double-tagged 802.1Q frames to send traffic to an otherwise restricted segment without passing through a router.
  • Rogue Access PointConnecting an unauthorized wireless broadcast device directly to an internal physical switch port.

Answer

ARP Poisoning matches with sending spoofed Layer 2 messages to corrupt IP-to-MAC mappings; DNS Amplification matches with using open resolvers with a spoofed target IP to send large response volumes; VLAN Hopping matches with using double-tagged 802.1Q frames to bypass VLAN isolation; Rogue Access Point matches with placing an unauthorized wireless broadcast device onto an internal switch port.
Each attack type correctly matches its fundamental attack mechanism: ARP poisoning manipulates Layer 2 address mappings; DNS amplification uses open resolvers to reflect enlarged responses; VLAN hopping exploits double 802.1Q tags to cross VLAN boundaries; and a rogue access point introduces unapproved wireless access via an internal switch port.

Step-by-Step Solution

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Examine the technical mechanisms associated with each network attack.
Map Layer 2 MAC manipulation to ARP poisoning, reflected request growth to DNS amplification, double 802.1Q tagging to VLAN hopping, and unapproved wireless hardware to a rogue access point.
Identifying the operational layer and primary mechanism directly reveals the corresponding threat description.

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Common Network Attack Types and Vectors
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