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Which of the following is not an example of a passive online attack?(a) MiTM(b) Reply Attack(c) Phishing(d) Wire sniffingI have been asked this question during an online interview.This question is from Password Cracking and Security Measures in division Cyber Security Types of Cyber Security

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Right OPTION is (c) Phishing

The best EXPLANATION: Phishing is not an example of a passive online attack. In passive online attacks, the ATTACKER does not contact with an authorized party to steal the password. Types of passive online attacks include wire sniffing, Man in the MIDDLE attack and reply attack.



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