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A user is connecting to the Internet at an airport through an ad-hoc connection. Which of the following is the MOST likely security threat?
A. Man-in-the-middle
B. Social engineering
C. Phishing
D. DoS
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation: A man in the middle attack is one in which the attacker intercepts messages in a public key exchange and then retransmits them, substituting his own public key for the requested one, so that the two original parties still appear to be communicating with each other.
