What is the key difference between passive and active attacks?

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What is the key difference between passive and active attacks?

Answer: B. Passive attacks only monitor traffic, while active attacks can alter or disrupt it

  1. A.

    Passive attacks modify data, while active attacks only monitor it

  2. B.

    Passive attacks only monitor traffic, while active attacks can alter or disrupt it

  3. C.

    Passive attacks require encryption, while active attacks do not

  4. D.

    Active attacks are easier to prevent than passive attacks

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Correct answer: B

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