Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) Practice Exam

Which Wi-Fi attack uses prior connection information to exploit devices?

1. Evil twin

2. Man-in-the-middle

3. Jasager

4. SSLstrip

The correct answer is: Jasager

The choice of Jasager as the correct answer pertains to a specific Wi-Fi attack that leverages previously established connections to compromise devices. Jasager operates by convincing devices to connect to a rogue access point that mimics a legitimate one. It typically utilizes information from prior connections stored on the device, such as SSIDs and security configurations, to create an attractive and convincing environment for the user, leading them to connect to the malicious network. This attack exemplifies how an attacker can exploit trust and familiarity with what a device has connected to in the past. Once a device connects to the Jasager access point, the attacker can intercept communications, potentially leading to the theft of sensitive data or the injection of malicious content into the data stream. The other options represent different types of attacks that do not specifically focus on exploiting prior connection information in the same manner. Evil twin attacks also involve rogue access points but do not explicitly utilize stored connection information. Man-in-the-middle attacks are broader and can occur over various mediums, not limited to Wi-Fi exploits. SSLstrip is a technique used to downgrade an HTTPS connection to HTTP, but it does not directly correlate with prior connection information in its operation. Thus, Jasager's method of exploiting previously established connections positions it uniquely among the