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Wireless network users can think they are logging on to a legitimate network, but its signals are being jammed by hackers who can extract passwords and credit card information. This threat is called ________. A. LAN jacking B. an evil twin C. war driving D. war chalking

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Wireless network users can think they are logging on to a legitimate network, but its signals are being jammed by hackers who can extract passwords and credit card information. This threat is called ________. A. LAN jacking B. an evil twin C. war driving D. war chalking

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The threat described, where wireless network users are tricked into logging onto a fake network set up by hackers, is known as B. an evil twin.

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