Most successful wireless DoS attacks are performed at the ____ layer of the OSI model.
A) Physical
B) MAC
C) Network
D) Application

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Wireless DoS attacks are typically targeted at the MAC layer of the OSI model, as this is where wireless access points (WAPs) manage their connections to clients. By flooding the MAC layer with bogus client requests or de-authentication messages, an attacker can effectively jam the WAP and prevent legitimate clients from connecting. Physical layer attacks, such as jamming the actual radio frequencies used by wireless communications, are also possible but typically require specialized equipment and are less common. Network layer attacks, which target the IP addresses and routing mechanisms used on a network, may be effective against wired networks but are less effective against wireless networks due to the complexities of wireless transmission. Application layer attacks, which target specific software vulnerabilities or web services, may also be effective against wireless devices that use common applications or protocols, but are usually not as effective at disrupting service as MAC layer attacks.

Most Successful Wireless DoS Attacks Are Performed at the ____