In Managed Ad-hoc Network (MANET), under which attack, malicious node injects…
2023
In Managed Ad-hoc Network (MANET), under which attack, malicious node injects fault routing information to the network, in order to locate packets into a loop?
- A.
Byzantine attack
- B.
Worm Hole attack
- C.
Snooping attack
- D.
DNS attack
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Correct answer: A
The correct answer is Option A – Byzantine Attack.
Explanation
In a Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET), a Byzantine attack occurs when a malicious node injects false or misleading routing information into the network. This can cause:
Creation of routing loops, where packets circulate continuously without reaching their destination.
Routing packets through incorrect or inefficient paths.
Packet dropping or network disruption.
Since the question specifically mentions injecting faulty routing information to force packets into a loop, it describes a Byzantine attack.
Why the other options are incorrect:
Wormhole Attack (B): Creates a tunnel between malicious nodes to replay packets and mislead routing decisions but does not primarily create routing loops through false routing information.
Snooping Attack (C): A passive attack used for monitoring or eavesdropping on network traffic.
DNS Attack (D): Targets domain name resolution and is not related to MANET routing loops.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option A – Byzantine Attack.