A company's network administrator discovers that multiple users are complaining about connectivity issues and incorrect network settings. After investigation, the administrator suspects the presence of an unauthorized DHCP server on the network. What is the potential security risk posed by this rogue DHCP server?
It encrypts data packets causing delays in data transmission.
It can issue incorrect network settings leading to traffic misdirection.
It serves as a backup server improving network redundancy.
It increases the network's broadcast traffic, slowing down network speeds.
A rogue DHCP server can issue incorrect or malicious network settings to clients, directing traffic to unauthorized locations which potentially allows for man-in-the-middle attacks or data exfiltration. It disrupts network operations by allocating incorrect IP addresses and gateway information, posing significant security and operational risks. The other options, while potentially part of various attack strategies or network configurations, do not directly represent the typical outcomes of a rogue DHCP server.
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