Sniffing Module 07 Quiz
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Which protocol is known to transmit data in clear text?

  • SSH
  • HTTPS
  • FTP (correct)
  • SSL

    • At which layer of the OSI model do sniffers operate?

  • Application layer
  • Network layer
  • Data Link layer (correct)
  • Transport layer

    • What defines active wiretapping?

  • Captures data without affecting it
  • Only monitors and records traffic
  • Intercepts data without altering it
  • Injects data into the communication (correct)

    • What is the primary function of a hardware protocol analyzer?

    <p>To capture signals and monitor usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does lawful interception involve?

    <p>Legally intercepting communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of passive wiretapping?

    <p>Records and monitors the traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these protocols is NOT considered compromised regarding sniffing?

    <p>SSH</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of wiretapping?

    <p>To secretly monitor conversations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique does DNS poisoning utilize to mislead a DNS server?

    <p>Replacing legitimate IP addresses with false ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a recommended way to defend against network sniffing?

    <p>Utilize switches rather than hubs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method can be used to capture and analyze network traffic?

    <p>Wireshark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way an attacker can utilize MAC addresses to perform attacks?

    <p>By pretending to be associated users linked to a switch port</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol should be used instead of FTP for secure file transfers?

    <p>SFTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following attacks involves manipulating the cache of a DNS server?

    <p>DNS Cache Poisoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of network traffic does Wireshark capture?

    <p>Various types including Ethernet and Bluetooth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can one detect if any network interfaces are running in promiscuous mode?

    <p>By running diagnostic tools to check NIC settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an ARP request?

    <p>To obtain the MAC address corresponding to an IP address.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes ARP poisoning?

    <p>Flooding a target computer's ARP cache with forged entries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What threat involves diverting communications between two machines through an attacker's PC?

    <p>Man-in-the-Middle Attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a MAC duplicating attack be executed?

    <p>By sniffing the network for active MAC addresses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a sniffer in a network?

    <p>To monitor and capture data packets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of sniffing involves monitoring packets without injecting any additional traffic?

    <p>Passive Sniffing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after ARP requests and replies flood a switch?

    <p>The switch forwards all traffic to the attacker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during active sniffing in a switch-based network?

    <p>Additional data packets are injected into the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a threat associated with ARP poisoning?

    <p>Increased bandwidth usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique can an attacker use in active sniffing to redirect traffic from the victim's machine?

    <p>ARP Spoofing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common method used by attackers in ARP spoofing?

    <p>Constructing forged ARP requests and replies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a switch do in 'forwarding mode'?

    <p>It forwards packets based on MAC addresses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of traffic can potentially be captured by sniffers?

    <p>All types of network traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a hub-based network, what advantage does passive sniffing provide?

    <p>Significant stealth advantages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible effect of MAC flooding in a network?

    <p>Flooding the CAM table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step an attacker takes when using sniffers to hack a network?

    <p>Connect to a switch port</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the PRISM tool?

    <p>To collect and process foreign intelligence data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes MAC flooding?

    <p>Flooding the CAM table with fake MAC address and IP pairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key defenses against MAC flooding attacks?

    <p>Implementing port security to allow only one MAC address.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) primarily do?

    <p>Resolves IP addresses to MAC addresses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What data flow speed is reported for Europe in the context of wiretap rates?

    <p>5 Gbps</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component allows law enforcement to access intercepted data?

    <p>Storage System.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the recommended port security configuration?

    <p>switchport port-security disable all ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area has the highest data flow in hours related to wiretapping?

    <p>Latin America and Caribbean.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNS poisoning tricks a DNS server into believing it has received authentic information.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireshark captures packets only on the networks supported by Ethernet.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using a switch instead of a hub can help protect data by delivering it only to the intended recipient.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A common method for attackers to carry out a DNS attack is by creating fake DNS entries with the same name as legitimate servers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Retrieving the MAC address directly from the OS is recommended to prevent MAC address spoofing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sniffing is a method used to capture and monitor data packets in a network.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active sniffing requires the use of switches to be effective, while passive sniffing does not.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In passive sniffing, the attacker can send data packets into the network traffic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MAC flooding is an example of an active sniffing technique.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A sniffer can be used to turn a standard NIC into promiscuous mode to listen to all transmitted data.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sniffers operate at the Network layer of the OSI model.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active wiretapping involves only monitoring and recording traffic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A hardware protocol analyzer can capture and analyze individual data bytes passing through a cable.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lawful interception requires consent from one of the involved parties.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All data sent via FTP is encrypted by default.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passive wiretapping is considered a criminal offense in all circumstances.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    IMAP is a protocol known for sending passwords in clear text.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A compromised protocol guarantees secure data transmission.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sniffers can operate independently of the upper layers and remain undetected.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Telephone conversations can be monitored through wiretapping.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of DNS poisoning?

    <p>Manipulation of a DNS server's IP address records</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Wireshark primarily capture network traffic?

    <p>Using Winpcap to capture packets on supported networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is effective in preventing MAC address spoofing?

    <p>Getting the MAC directly from the NIC instead of the OS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a switch instead of a hub in network configuration?

    <p>To reduce latency by isolating traffic to specific ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique can be employed to recognize if a machine is in promiscuous mode?

    <p>Utilizing specific tools to check NIC configurations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between passive and active sniffing in a network?

    <p>Active sniffing requires manipulation of the network traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique allows an attacker to redirect traffic using ARP spoofing?

    <p>Flooding a switch's CAM table with ARP packets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes passive sniffing more advantageous than active sniffing?

    <p>It is less likely to be detected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which kind of network equipment primarily exposes vulnerabilities to sniffing attacks?

    <p>Hubs that broadcast traffic to all ports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does MAC flooding aim to achieve in terms of network security?

    <p>To force a switch to behave like a hub.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding active wiretapping?

    <p>It allows for intercepting and altering data traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of hardware protocol analyzers?

    <p>To capture and analyze traffic without modification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protocol is typically associated with transmitting data in clear text?

    <p>SMTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does passive wiretapping primarily allow an attacker to do?

    <p>Monitor and record traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following could be considered a limitation of sniffers at the Data Link layer?

    <p>They are unable to capture all traffic types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes lawful interception from other types of data interception?

    <p>It requires user consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common tool for monitoring network usage and identifying malicious traffic?

    <p>Hardware protocol analyzer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following protocols is vulnerable to sniffing due to transmitting data in clear text?

    <p>FTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is primarily used to monitor and capture telephone conversations by unauthorized parties?

    <p>Wiretapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding sniffing tools?

    <p>They can provide real-time monitoring of network traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNS poisoning results in the replacement of a true IP address with a false one at the DNS level.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireshark can capture packets from all network types without any limitations.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using HTTPS instead of HTTP is a recommended approach to protect sensitive data during transmission.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Creating fake DNS entries is not a technique used in DNS attacks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Retrieving the MAC address from the operating system helps in preventing MAC address spoofing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active sniffing involves monitoring packets without injecting additional data into the network traffic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passive sniffing can capture all traffic in a hub-based network because the hub sends traffic to all ports.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A common active sniffing technique is DHCP attacks, which can lead to network disruption and data theft.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    MAC flooding can cause a switch to behave like a hub, exposing data to all connected devices.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sniffing tools can only capture unencrypted data, making them ineffective against secure communications.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sniffers can monitor data without the upper layers of the OSI model being aware of it.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lawful interception can be performed without a warrant in most countries.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active wiretapping involves monitoring and altering traffic.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HTTP is a protocol that transmits data securely by encrypting it.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A hardware protocol analyzer can only be used to capture signals without altering the traffic.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passive wiretapping allows an attacker to inject false information into the communication.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Telnet is a protocol that securely transmits sensitive data.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireless networks can also be susceptible to wiretapping.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A hardware protocol analyzer can identify malicious network traffic generated by hacking software.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    POP3 and IMAP are examples of protocols that can be compromised due to clear text transmission.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following accurately describes a feature of Wireshark?

    <p>It relies on Winpcap for capturing network packets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method is NOT recommended to defend against network sniffing?

    <p>Employing a hub for easier traffic monitoring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major characteristic of DNS cache poisoning?

    <p>It can occur through insecure DNS configurations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can sniffing be detected on a network?

    <p>By checking if any machines are running in promiscuous mode</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between passive sniffing and active sniffing in a network environment?

    <p>Passive sniffing involves monitoring without injecting data, while active sniffing involves injecting data into the network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of network sniffing, which technique specifically targets the Content Addressable Memory (CAM) of a switch?

    <p>MAC flooding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following explains how an attacker can successfully extract sensitive data using sniffers?

    <p>By redirecting traffic meant for the victim through their own machine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic makes passive sniffing less detectable compared to active sniffing?

    <p>It only observes existing traffic without injecting any packets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of sensitive information could potentially be captured through sniffing that relates to user authentication processes?

    <p>Telnet passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes the primary capability of a hardware protocol analyzer?

    <p>To capture and analyze data packets according to predetermined rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wiretapping involves modifying the data being intercepted?

    <p>Active Wiretapping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the OSI model do sniffers primarily interact with when capturing data?

    <p>Data Link Layer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a commonly used method by attackers during passive wiretapping?

    <p>Monitoring and recording the data without interference.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of lawful interception?

    <p>Monitoring without consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential for any wiretapping process to be considered lawful?

    <p>Legal warrant or consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following protocols is susceptible to sniffing and transmits data in clear text?

    <p>POP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of employing a hardware protocol analyzer in a network?

    <p>Potential privacy concerns if used without permission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the process of sniffing in the context of network security?

    <p>Capturing data packets without altering their content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hardware protocol analyzer is identified for its capability to monitor network usage?

    <p>FLUKE Networks OptiView® XG</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passive sniffing can capture all traffic on a switch-based network without injecting any packets.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNS poisoning is a technique that tricks a DNS server into believing that it has received fraudulent information.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In active sniffing, an attacker collects traffic by flooding the switch's CAM table with address resolution packets.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireshark captures packets from Bluetooth and ADSL networks but not from Ethernet networks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary advantage of using a hub in a network is to provide higher data security compared to switches.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using a hub instead of a switch is recommended for secure communication since hubs deliver data only to the intended recipient.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The DNS cache poisoning technique allows an attacker to replace IP address entries for a target site with an IP address controlled by the attacker.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DNS poisoning is a passive technique that does not interfere with network traffic flow.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sniffing allows attackers to capture sensitive information like Telnet passwords and email traffic.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Retrieving the MAC address directly from the operating system instead of the NIC prevents MAC address spoofing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wired equipment cannot be used to monitor network traffic due to the high speed of the data flow.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Passive wiretapping can change the content of the communications being monitored.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Data Link layer of the OSI model operates independently and can be accessed by sniffers without affecting higher layers.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lawful interception is a method used by law enforcement to avoid any legal consequences while intercepting data communications.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Active wiretapping involves simply monitoring the data without interacting with it.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Keysight N2X N5540A is an example of a hardware protocol analyzer used for monitoring network usage.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SMTP is known to transmit data securely without risks of sniffing.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A hardware protocol analyzer modifies data packets for better analysis of network traffic.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Telnet and FTP are protocols known to transmit data including usernames and passwords in clear text.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wiring devices can be utilized for both active and passive wiretapping methods.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sniffing Module 07

    • Sniffing is a process of monitoring and capturing data packets on a network.
    • Sniffing tools are used for wiretapping on computer networks.
    • Switch ports can be open, which allows anyone in the same physical location to plug into the network using an Ethernet cable.
    • Often, sensitive information is obtained through sniffing, including syslog traffic, telnet passwords, router configurations, and FTP passwords.
    • Sensitive information acquired through sniffing includes web traffic, chat sessions, email, and DNS traffic.

    How a Sniffer Works

    • A sniffer turns the Network Interface Card (NIC) of a system to promiscuous mode.
    • This mode allows the sniffer to listen to all the transmitted data on its segment.
    • An attacker might make a switch behave as a hub, allowing a sniffer to capture traffic meant for other devices.
    • A sniffer monitors network traffic by decoding the information encapsulated in data packets.

    Passive Sniffing

    • Passive sniffing involves monitoring traffic without actively injecting data into the network.
    • It’s done through a hub, where all traffic is sent to all ports.
    • Hubs are now outdated; most modern networks use switches.
    • All hosts in a hub-based network can see all traffic, making sniffing easier.
    • Passive sniffing offers significant stealth compared to active sniffing.

    Active Sniffing

    • Active sniffing involves injecting packets into a switch-based network to obtain information.
    • Attackers use techniques like ARP flooding and DNS poisoning.
    • ARP flooding, DNS poisoning, switch port stealing, and spoofing attacks are examples that are used to acquire data in an active sniffing manner.
    • A target computer's ARP cache is flooded with forged entries in an Active Sniffing attack.

    How an Attacker Hacks via Sniffers

    • Attackers often use laptop devices connected to a switch port.
    • Discovery tools help identify network topology.
    • Targeting specific machines leads to targeted attacks.
    • ARP spoofing redirects traffic to the attacker.
    • Passwords and sensitive data are retrieved from redirected traffic.

    Protocols Vulnerable to Sniffing

    • Protocols that send data in clear text are vulnerable.
    • This includes HTTP, Telnet, Rlogin, POP, IMAP, SMTP, NNTP, and FTP.
    • Keystrokes, usernames, and passwords are also susceptible.
    • Sniffers operate at the Data Link layer of the OSI model.
    • The Data Link layer operates independently of higher layers.
    • Network traffic is easily sniffed since the upper OSI layers are unaware of the action.

    Hardware Protocol Analyzers

    • Hardware protocol analyzers are devices that capture network traffic without altering it.
    • They can monitor network usage and identify malicious activity.
    • Individual data bytes of each packet are visible using the analyzer.
    • Various examples of hardware protocol analyzers are listed, including Keysight N2X N5540A, Keysight E2960B, RADCOM PrismLite Protocol Analyzer, RADCOM Prism Ultra-Lite Protocol Analyzer, FLUKE Networks, and OptiView XG.

    Wiretapping

    • Wiretapping involves monitoring communications (phone, internet) by a third party.
    • It can use hardware, software, or a combination of both.
    • It allows attackers to monitor, intercept, access, and record information in a communication system.
    • Active wiretapping involves altering the communications.
    • Passive wiretapping involves passively monitoring.

    Lawful Interception

    • Lawful interception is legally intercepting data communication for surveillance.
    • This requires court orders and specific procedures.
    • Agencies like law enforcement and intelligence agencies can access this data when required.

    Wiretapping Case Study: PRISM

    • PRISM is a data collection tool designed to collect and process foreign intelligence.
    • Significant amounts of foreign internet traffic are routed through US servers.
    • Wiretapping helps to intercept and collect the data of foreign users.

    MAC Flooding

    • MAC flooding involves overwhelming the CAM table of a switch with fake MAC addresses and IP.
    • This causes the switch to act as a hub by broadcasting traffic to all devices on the network.
    • The attacker can then sniffer traffic.
    • Flood of MAC addresses causes the switch to enter forwarding mode

    ARP Spoofing Attacks

    • Forged ARP packets send traffic to the attacker.
    • This floods the switch by sending ARP-request and ARP-reply.
    • ARP table is poisoned with incorrect entries, which deflect the traffic to the attacker.

    Threats of ARP Poisoning

    • Diverting communications between two machines through fake ARP messages.
    • Packet sniffing, session hijacking, VoIP call tapping, data manipulation, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, and Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks are types of harms from ARP Poisoning.

    MAC Spoofing/Duplication

    • MAC spoofing involves actively changing or mimicking a MAC address to gain access to the network.
    • Network traffic intended for the legitimate user is intercepted and routed to the spoofer.
    • By listening to traffic on the network, malicious users can use legitimate user MAC addresses to receive traffic.

    DNS Poisoning Techniques

    • DNS poisoning tricks a DNS server into accepting fake IP address information for a domain, leading to malicious links or other exploits.
    • An attacker can alter the IP address (at the DNS-server level) displayed by the server to the victims' computers; this often occurs through replacing the true IP with an illegitimate IP.

    Sniffing Tool: Wireshark

    • Wireshark is a commonly used network traffic capturing and analyzing tool.
    • It supports various network types, including Ethernet, and Token-Ring.
    • Wireshark uses WinPcap and allows for editing of captures using command-line.
    • Filters allow users to quickly identify specific packets.

    How to Defend Against Sniffing

    • Use HTTPS instead of HTTP to secure sensitive information.
    • Use switches where appropriate, rather than hubs, to prevent all packets from being sent to all devices.
    • Use methods like SFTP instead of FTP to securely transfer files.
    • Encrypt network communications with strong protocols (e.g., WPA2).
    • Retrieve MAC addresses from the network interface card (NIC) for security.
    • Use tools to monitor network interfaces for malicious promiscuous mode use.

    How to Detect Sniffing

    • Check for devices operating in promiscuous mode.
    • Use Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) to detect changes in MAC addresses.
    • Use network tools to monitor and identify unusual packets, as well.

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