HP Exam HPE6-A78 Topic 4 Question 58 Discussion

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Question #: 58
Topic #: 4

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What is an example or phishing?

AAn attacker sends TCP messages to many different ports to discover which ports are open.

BAn attacker checks a user's password by using trying millions of potential passwords.

CAn attacker lures clients to connect to a software-based AP that is using a legitimate SSID.

DAn attacker sends emails posing as a service team member to get users to disclose their passwords.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Shay at Jul 11, 2024, 12:41 AM

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Larae

4 months ago

Hah, D is the answer for sure. Phishing is all about tricking people, not technical wizardry. Although, I have to admit, the idea of an attacker setting up a fake Wi-Fi hotspot is pretty amusing. Imagine someone wandering around, wondering why they can't connect to the 'Starbucks' network. Classic!

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Julian

4 months ago

Ah, the age-old phishing scam. Option D is the clear winner here. Though, I have to say, the idea of an attacker trying to discover open ports is almost as amusing as the 'password guessing' one. Some hackers just can't resist a good ol' brute force attack, can they?

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Ilda

3 months ago

Yeah, it's crazy how creative hackers can get with their scams. Always have to stay vigilant.

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Catalina

4 months ago

I agree, option D is definitely the most common and effective phishing method.

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Antonio

4 months ago

Seriously, D is the way to go here. Phishing is all about social engineering, not technical exploits. Although, I have to admit, the idea of an attacker checking millions of passwords is kind of hilarious. Like, 'Hey, maybe this one will work!' Good luck with that, buddy.

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Catalina

4 months ago

Phishing, huh? Gotta be option D. Those emails that claim to be from your bank or some company you use, asking for your login details? Classic phishing. I bet the hacker is sitting back and laughing as people fall for it.

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Laura

4 months ago

D) An attacker sends emails posing as a service team member to get users to disclose their passwords.

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Vonda

4 months ago

C) An attacker lures clients to connect to a software-based AP that is using a legitimate SSID.

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Ardella

4 months ago

B) An attacker checks a user's password by trying millions of potential passwords.

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Darell

4 months ago

A) An attacker sends TCP messages to many different ports to discover which ports are open.

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Lajuana

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but C sounds like a possible example of phishing too.

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Carin

5 months ago

Hmm, looks like the answer is D. Phishing is all about tricking people into revealing sensitive information, and that's exactly what the attacker is doing by posing as a service team member. Nice try, but I won't be falling for that one!

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