If you accidently connect to someone else's hotspot and they collect your usernames, passwords, and account numbers while you are online, this is called ________.
A) a rogue access point
B) an evil twin attack
C) eavesdropping
D) war driving

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An evil twin attack involves creating a fake Wi-Fi access point that looks like a legitimate one, tricking unsuspecting users into connecting to it, and capturing their sensitive information. This is different from a rogue access point (A), which is an unauthorized access point someone sets up on a network, and eavesdropping (C), which involves intercepting and listening in on network traffic without authorization. War driving (D) is the act of driving around with a wireless-enabled device searching for wireless access points, and does not necessarily involve collecting sensitive information.

If You Accidently Connect to Someone Else's Hotspot and They