CertNexus Exam ITS-110 Topic 1 Question 36 Discussion

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Question #: 36
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 Rory at Jul 03, 2024, 05:05 PM

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Mireya

4 months ago

Hmm, I'd say B. Weak passwords? That's just an open invitation for a dictionary attack. What is this, amateur hour?

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Aliza

3 months ago

D) Phishing attack

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Catherin

3 months ago

C) Collision attack

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Stanton

4 months ago

B) Dictionary attack

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Emerson

4 months ago

A) Key logger attack

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Victor

5 months ago

True, phishing attacks are dangerous too, but in this case, I believe a dictionary attack is the most likely threat.

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Dalene

5 months ago

But what about phishing attacks? Those can also be a major threat if users are not careful.

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Malinda

5 months ago

I agree with Lai, weak passwords make it easier for attackers to guess using a dictionary.

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Nichelle

5 months ago

Easy peasy, gotta be B. Those poor admins are just asking for trouble with their lax password policies.

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Lizbeth

4 months ago

I agree, weak passwords are an open invitation for hackers.

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Crista

5 months ago

B) Dictionary attack

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Valentin

5 months ago

Oof, this system is just asking to be hacked with those weak passwords. Go with B, dictionary attack all the way!

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Arlene

4 months ago

Let's make sure the site administrator knows the importance of password complexity.

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Blair

4 months ago

We should definitely push for stronger password policies.

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Zoila

4 months ago

Yeah, a dictionary attack could easily crack those passwords.

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Lenny

5 months ago

I agree, weak passwords are a big security risk.

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Lai

5 months ago

I think the system is most vulnerable to a dictionary attack.

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