An attacker uses specialized software to capture, inspect, and log unencrypted data packets as they travel across a shared public Wi-Fi network. This exploit is classified as a/an:
A. Brute Force Cryptanalysis
B. Denial of Service Attack
C. Buffer Overflow Exploit
D. Eavesdropping / Packet Sniffing Attack
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Packet sniffing or eavesdropping intercepts raw data frames over network links, allowing threat actors to spy on unencrypted confidential payloads.
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