CertNexus Exam ITS-110 Topic 1 Question 21 Discussion

Actual exam question for CertNexus's ITS-110 exam

Question #: 21
Topic #: 1

An IoT device which allows unprotected shell access via console ports is most vulnerable to which of the following risks?

ADirectory harvesting

BRainbow table attacks

CMalware installation

DBuffer overflow

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Suggested Answer: B

by Devora at Oct 22, 2023, 09:49 PM

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Aleta

2 months ago

Unprotected shell access? That's like serving a five-course meal to hackers on a silver platter. I'm going with C, but only because I don't want to get arrested for revealing the _real_ vulnerabilities.

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Olene

12 days ago

A: We should always prioritize security when it comes to IoT devices.

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Shaunna

16 days ago

B: I agree, it's like inviting trouble right into your system.

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Clorinda

18 days ago

A: Definitely C, malware installation is a huge risk with unprotected shell access.

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Ettie

19 days ago

A: Definitely, we need to be careful with IoT devices and make sure they are secure.

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Laurel

23 days ago

B: I agree, giving hackers that kind of access is just asking for trouble. C seems like the most dangerous option.

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Louvenia

24 days ago

A: Yeah, unprotected shell access is a huge security risk. I think C is the right answer too.

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Shayne

2 months ago

Hmm, buffer overflow? That's so 90s. I'm feeling a bit more 'modern' today, so I'm gonna go with C. Malware installation FTW!

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Nada

15 days ago

Interesting choice. It's always good to consider different risks when it comes to IoT devices.

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Keva

24 days ago

I'm gonna stick with A. Directory harvesting seems like a sneaky way to get access.

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Filiberto

1 months ago

Yeah, I agree. It's definitely a more modern threat compared to buffer overflow.

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Albina

1 months ago

I think C is the way to go too. Malware installation sounds like a big risk.

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Gabriele

2 months ago

Hold up, you really think an IoT device with an unprotected shell is only vulnerable to directory harvesting? Come on, that's like the tip of the iceberg. Malware installation all the way, baby!

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