Types of Attacks: Understanding the Tablet-Enabled Threat

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Based on the information provided, the person with the tablet walking around the building and the strange white markings in the parking lot, it is most likely that the person is attempting a War Chalking attack.

War chalking is a technique used to identify and mark vulnerable wireless access points (WAPs) in a public area by drawing or leaving symbols on a nearby surface, such as a sidewalk or a wall. The markings can provide information such as the name of the access point, the type of encryption used, and whether the access point is open or secured.

This information can be used by attackers to plan and execute attacks, such as stealing sensitive information, eavesdropping on network traffic, or launching other types of attacks against the wireless network.

In this scenario, the person with the tablet may be using it to scan for available wireless networks and marking them with symbols to indicate their characteristics. The strange white markings in the parking lot could be the symbols used for War Chalking.

Jamming is a type of attack where the attacker floods the wireless network with interference or noise, making it difficult or impossible for legitimate users to access the network. This attack is usually carried out using specialized equipment.

Packet sniffing is a type of attack where the attacker intercepts and captures network traffic to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal data.

Near field communication (NFC) is a type of wireless communication technology used for short-range communication between devices, such as smartphones and payment terminals. This technology is not relevant to this scenario.