In a newly set up office, the network administrator observes that when one device broadcasts data, all other devices receive it, leading to potential data privacy concerns. Which device is most likely causing this behavior?
- Bridge
- Hub
- Router
- Switch
A Hub operates at the physical layer of the OSI model and broadcasts data to all devices in the network. It does not have intelligence to direct data only to the intended recipient, which can result in data privacy concerns.
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