Threats, Attacks & Vulnerabilities

Question 1

Describe a permanent DoS attack …

Answer 1

… also known as flashing. Remotely flashes the target firmware and render the device inoperable. Used on router and other network devices.

Question 2

Descripe a Replay Attack …

Answer 2

… an intercept session which is used later again.

Question 3

What is a Disassociation Attack ?

Answer 3

… deallocate all memory of a wireless AP that is used for connection to the Host. This ends up in disconnecting all connected devices from the origin AP.

Question 4

What is a Polymorphic Virus refers to ?

Answer 4

… a type of Virus that change every time it runs.

Question 5

Which protocol can be associated with an IV Attack ?

Answer 5

WEP

Question 6

In password cracking when we talk about a Hybrid Attack ?

Answer 6

When serval methods are combined,

i.e. a dictionary attack combined with extra characters in the end.