Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect about 'packet sniffing' method in Ethical hacking?

  1. It captures data from information packets.

  2. It can have user specific data or information.

  3. It does not require any administrator-level access to proceed.

  4. A packet sniffer can be installed on any cable modem user's computer.

  5. It causes the computer to crash and make it busy processing data that the user is unable to use.
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E Correct answer
Explanation

It does not make the system crash or busy in processing. Denial of Service attack makes the system crash.

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