CertNexus Exam ITS-110 Topic 1 Question 38 Discussion

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Question #: 38
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 Hayley at Jul 12, 2024, 03:49 PM

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Tran

4 months ago

Haha, this guy is probably using 'password123' as his own admin password. Dictionary attack all the way!

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Talia

2 months ago

A dictionary attack would be so easy to pull off on that system.

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Ashlee

2 months ago

If they're not enforcing strong passwords, they're just asking for trouble.

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In

3 months ago

True, but with weak passwords, a dictionary attack is definitely the most likely scenario.

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Julieta

3 months ago

A key logger attack could also be a threat if they're not careful.

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Glory

3 months ago

Yeah, it's like they're just asking for trouble by not requiring complex passwords.

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Jose

3 months ago

I agree, weak passwords are an open invitation for a dictionary attack.

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Mireya

3 months ago

I agree, if they're not enforcing strong passwords, a dictionary attack would be the easiest way in.

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Kirk

4 months ago

B for sure. This admin must be living under a rock to not enforce password complexity. What a noob!

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Avery

3 months ago

I agree, a dictionary attack would be so easy to pull off with weak passwords. The admin needs to step up their game.

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Bette

4 months ago

B for sure. This admin must be living under a rock to not enforce password complexity. What a noob!

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Vallie

4 months ago

Phishing attacks rely more on tricking users rather than cracking passwords, so I still think dictionary attacks are the biggest threat here.

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Pansy

4 months ago

But what about phishing attacks? Wouldn't those be a concern as well?

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Bernardo

4 months ago

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

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Vallie

4 months ago

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

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Earleen

4 months ago

I'm going with B. Dictionary attack. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.

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Eliz

4 months ago

I agree, a dictionary attack is the way to go here. This admin is just asking to get hacked!

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Sunny

4 months ago

Definitely a dictionary attack. Weak passwords are low-hanging fruit for hackers.

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Gilberto

3 months ago

A: Absolutely, it's important to make it harder for hackers to crack our passwords.

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Tammy

3 months ago

B: I agree, we should definitely implement stronger password requirements to protect against dictionary attacks.

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Lynelle

3 months ago

D: We should definitely enforce stronger password policies.

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Dacia

4 months ago

A: We really need to strengthen our password policies. Weak passwords are a huge security risk.

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Regenia

4 months ago

A: Absolutely, it's important to make it harder for hackers to crack our passwords.

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Erinn

4 months ago

B: I agree, we should definitely implement stronger password requirements to protect against dictionary attacks.

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Graciela

4 months ago

C: I think we're most vulnerable to a dictionary attack.

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Frankie

4 months ago

B: I agree, weak passwords are a big vulnerability.

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Sol

4 months ago

A: We really need to improve our password security.

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Rikki

4 months ago

A: We really need to strengthen our password policy. Weak passwords are a big security risk.

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