An unauthorized server that assigns network configurations, often intercepts or disrupts network traffic by providing incorrect configurations to clients. This misdirection can lead to man-in-the-middle attacks or other security breaches, highlighting why understanding this threat is crucial. The incorrect answers do not accurately describe the primary malicious intent of such a server.
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