CertNexus Exam ITS-110 Topic 1 Question 28 Discussion

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Question #: 28
Topic #: 1

A site administrator is not enforcing strong passwords or password complexity. To which of the following types of attacks is this system probably MOST vulnerable?

AKey logger attack

BDictionary attack

CCollision attack

DPhishing attack

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Suggested Answer: B

by Christiane at Mar 18, 2024, 05:06 PM

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Lyndia

5 months ago

Phishing attacks rely more on tricking users rather than cracking passwords.

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Curtis

5 months ago

But what about phishing attacks? Aren't they a major concern too?

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Jenelle

5 months ago

I agree with Mila. Dictionary attacks can easily crack weak passwords.

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Mila

6 months ago

I disagree. Without strong passwords, the system is vulnerable to dictionary attacks.

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Felton

6 months ago

I don't think enforcing strong passwords is important.

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Ronald

6 months ago

True, phishing attacks are a threat too. But weak passwords definitely make it easier for dictionary attacks.

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Danica

6 months ago

But what about phishing attacks? They can also trick users into giving away their passwords.

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Domitila

6 months ago

I agree, dictionary attacks are more likely when passwords are not strong.

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Jamey

7 months ago

Yeah, weak passwords make it easier for attackers to guess using common words.

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Fairy

7 months ago

I think it's probably a dictionary attack.

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