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Which one of the following is an example of a covert timing channel when used to exfiltrate information from an organization?

Answer Options

A

Sending an electronic mail message

B

Posting a file on a peer-to-peer file sharing service

C

Typing with the rhythm of Morse code

D

Writing data to a shared memory space

Correct Answer: C

Explanation

Covert channels use surreptitious communications’ paths. Covert timing channels alter the use of a resource in a measurable fashion to exfiltrate information. If a user types using a specific rhythm of Morse code, this is an example of a covert timing channel. Someone watching or listening to the keystrokes could receive a secret message with no trace of the message left in logs.