An Attacker Uses a Network Sniffer to Capture the Packets

question 395

Multiple Choice

An attacker uses a network sniffer to capture the packets of a transaction that adds $20 to a gift card. The attacker then user a function of the sniffer to push those packets back onto the network again, adding another $20 to the gift card. This can be done many times. Which of the following describes this type of attack?

• A) Integer overflow attack
• B) Smurf attack
• C) Replay attack
• D) Buffer overflow attack
• E) Cross-site scripting attack

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Definitions:

Disinhibition

A reduction in restraint or inhibition which can lead to uninhibited or impulsive behavior due to various factors including alcohol, drugs, or certain mental health conditions.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral stimulus that, after being associated with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In behavioral psychology, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any previous conditioning.

Negative Reinforcement

is a concept in behavioral psychology where the removal of a negative condition strengthens a behavior.