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GIAC GPEN Exam - Topic 4 Question 57 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GPEN exam
Question #: 57
Topic #: 4
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In which of the following attacking methods does an attacker distribute incorrect IP address?

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Suggested Answer: C, D

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Elke
3 months ago
Totally agree, A is the classic method for that!
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Lisandra
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not C? Man-in-the-middle sounds like it could fit.
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Justine
3 months ago
A is correct, but D is sneaky as well.
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Cheryl
4 months ago
I thought it was D, DNS poisoning can mess with addresses too!
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Selma
4 months ago
Definitely A, IP spoofing is all about fake IPs.
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Chau
4 months ago
I’m pretty confident that IP spoofing is correct, but I also remember something about MAC flooding that could confuse me.
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Candida
4 months ago
I feel like I might be mixing up man-in-the-middle attacks with IP spoofing. They both seem related, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Georgeanna
4 months ago
I remember practicing a question about DNS poisoning, but I don't think that one fits here since it's more about domain names than IP addresses.
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Ezekiel
5 months ago
I think IP spoofing is the one that involves distributing incorrect IP addresses, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Felicitas
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got it. IP spoofing is the right answer here. The attacker is sending packets with a forged source IP address to hide their true identity. Gotta watch out for those sneaky techniques!
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Yuriko
5 months ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of this question. Is it asking about the attacker distributing incorrect IP addresses, or just using a fake IP address themselves? I want to make sure I understand the nuance before answering.
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Shasta
5 months ago
Ah, this is a classic networking security question. IP spoofing is definitely the way to go here. The attacker is trying to disguise their true identity by using a fake IP address.
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Yolando
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. IP spoofing seems like the most likely answer, but I want to double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Keshia
5 months ago
I'm pretty sure this is asking about IP spoofing, where the attacker sends packets with a fake source IP address. That's the only option that mentions distributing incorrect IP addresses.
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Anjelica
5 months ago
Okay, let me see. I think the key is to identify which statement is NOT true about the consequences of detailed test condition specification. I'll need to weigh the pros and cons of each option.
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Amber
10 months ago
Man-in-the-middle, eh? Sounds like a spy thriller. I wonder if they wear a trench coat and sunglasses while they do it.
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Marge
8 months ago
D) DNS poisoning
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Ahmed
8 months ago
C) Man-in-the-middle
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Becky
8 months ago
B) Mac flooding
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Eloisa
8 months ago
D) DNS poisoning
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Blythe
9 months ago
C) Man-in-the-middle
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Ressie
9 months ago
A) IP spoofing
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Arthur
9 months ago
B) Mac flooding
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Nan
9 months ago
A) IP spoofing
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Ronald
10 months ago
DNS poisoning, huh? That's a nasty one. I bet the attacker has a sweet tooth for chaos.
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Lazaro
8 months ago
Definitely! Attackers can really mess things up with incorrect IP addresses.
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Lorrine
8 months ago
Yeah, DNS poisoning can cause a lot of trouble. It's sneaky.
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Magda
8 months ago
D) DNS poisoning
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Tamesha
9 months ago
C) Man-in-the-middle
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Jenelle
9 months ago
B) Mac flooding
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Shanda
10 months ago
A) IP spoofing
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Marica
10 months ago
Ah, the good old IP spoofing. Classic move, if you ask me.
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Myra
10 months ago
C) Man-in-the-middle
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Matthew
10 months ago
A) IP spoofing
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Elza
10 months ago
IP spoofing? Sounds like something straight out of a hacker movie!
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Christene
11 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think D) DNS poisoning could also be a possible answer.
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Valentin
11 months ago
I agree with Leonora, IP spoofing makes sense for distributing incorrect IP addresses.
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Leonora
11 months ago
I think the answer is A) IP spoofing.
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