What term describes an attack where an attacker intercepts data transmitted between a client and a wireless access point?

• A. Man-in-the-middle
• B. Man Trap
• C. Applying OS updates and patches
• D. Patch

Answer: (A)

This question tests the concept of a man-in-the-middle attack, where an attacker secretly places themselves between a client and the wireless access point so that the data being transmitted passes through the attacker’s system. In wireless scenarios, this can happen if a rogue access point with the same network name is set up (an evil twin) or if traffic is redirected through the attacker via techniques like ARP spoofing. Because the attacker sits in the middle, they can read, modify, or inject data, capturing credentials, cookies, and other sensitive information as it travels.

The other terms don’t describe intercepting wireless traffic: a man trap is a physical security barrier to prevent tailgating, and patching refers to applying software updates. Therefore, the term that fits the described attack is man-in-the-middle.