Part 4.2

To steal confidential data from a server

To overwhelm a network resource, making it unavailable to users

To physically damage network hardware

To encrypt files for ransom

DDoS uses a single computer, while DoS uses multiple computers

DDoS uses multiple computers to launch the attack simultaneously, increasing its impact

DDoS only targets wireless networks

DDoS is less effective than DoS

MAC address spoofing

Double tagging of VLAN frames

ARP cache poisoning

DNS tunneling

The switch disables all ports

The switch forwards all traffic to all ports, acting like a hub

The switch encrypts all data

The switch blocks all incoming traffic

It increases network speed

It allows attackers to intercept or alter data by associating their MAC address with the IP address of another device

It prevents devices from connecting to the network

It encrypts all ARP messages

Modifying the hosts file on the victim’s computer

Changing the default gateway

Disabling the DNS server

Flooding the network with ARP requests

Setting up a fake access point with the same SSID as a legitimate one

Using a strong encryption protocol

Disabling all wireless access points

Flooding the network with ICMP packets

Sending a phishing email to trick users into revealing passwords

Exploiting a software vulnerability

Performing a brute-force attack on a password

Sniffing network traffic

Unauthorized access to traffic on another VLAN

Complete shutdown of the network

Encryption of all VLAN traffic

Disabling of all network switches

Users are redirected to malicious websites instead of legitimate ones

Users experience faster internet speeds

Users are unable to access any websites

Users’ computers shut down automatically