Question

Which of the following is/are active attack(s)?
a. Interruption
b. Interception
c. Modification
d. Fabrication

Answer 1

Answer:

C. modification, Massage modification is one of type of active attack

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is (C) Modification attack. It is a type of active attack on computer software.

Explanation:

An active attack changes the resources of the system and affects its operation. One such example of an active attack is the modification of messages.

In case of modification of messages, a part of the message is altered to delay or generate an unauthorised effect.

Other types of active attacks are masquerade, repudiation, denial of service and replay.