Eavesdropping is a computer fraud technique to
listen to private voice or data transmission.
prevent the system from processing or responding to the legitimate users.
disable the network connectivity.
delete data.
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
– It is a breach of confidentiality, one of the key principles in computer security.
– Common methods include packet sniffing, wiretapping (in a broader sense extending to network cables), and intercepting wireless signals.
– (B) preventing the system from processing or responding to legitimate users is characteristic of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack.
– (C) disabling network connectivity can be a form of DoS attack or physical sabotage.
– (D) deleting data is a form of data tampering or destruction, related to breaches of integrity and availability.