Cyber Fundamentals Block 1 Practice Exam

What is the typical security risk associated with a rogue access point?

Brute force password cracking DDoS attack on a router Man-in-the-middle attack SSL/TLS certificate spoofing

Correct Answer:

Man-in-the-middle attack

Explanation:

Rogue access points create a network under the attacker's control, so the traffic from users connected to it passes through the attacker’s device. That enables a man-in-the-middle scenario, where the attacker can observe, capture, or even alter the data as it travels between the user and its intended destination. This means credentials, personal information, and session data can be exposed, especially if users don’t rely on strong encryption or if the attacker tricks devices into trusting a fake certificate. In short, the main risk is interception and potential manipulation of traffic between the user and services, which is the essence of a man-in-the-middle attack.

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