Ethical Hacking Essentials Practice Test

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Which of the following practices can allow attackers to evade the wireless authentication process?

Always update drivers on all wireless equipment
Regularly change passwords for the network
Never update drivers on all wireless equipment
Use a secure encryption method for the network

The correct answer is: Never update drivers on all wireless equipment

Evading the wireless authentication process can be related to vulnerabilities that exist when drivers are not kept up to date. Not updating drivers on wireless equipment can lead to a situation where known exploits or weaknesses in the older drivers are still present, which attackers can take advantage of. Outdated drivers may also lack important security fixes or improvements that protect against unauthorized access. By not updating these drivers, the security mechanisms might be rendered ineffective, enabling attackers to bypass authentication protocols more easily. This is significant in a wireless environment, where different security measures like WPA2/WPA3 depend on the correct functioning and proper patching of the driver software. On the other hand, regularly updating drivers and changing network passwords, along with using secure encryption methods, enhance security measures and compliance with best practices, making it difficult for attackers to successfully evade authentication processes.