GIAC Exam GISF Topic 1 Question 41 Discussion

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Question #: 41
Topic #: 1

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John, a novice web user, makes a new E-mail account and keeps his password as "apple", his

favorite fruit. John's password is vulnerable to which of the following password cracking attacks? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

ADictionary attack

BRule based attack

CBrute Force attack

DHybrid attack

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Suggested Answer: D

by Virgina at Feb 08, 2024, 07:34 AM

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Barb

1 months ago

John, my man, you might as well have just written 'hack me' on your forehead. That password is about as secure as a screen door on a submarine.

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Maryann

6 days ago

C) Brute Force attack

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Lorrine

10 days ago

A) Dictionary attack

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Antonio

1 months ago

Hmm, let's see. Dictionary, rule-based, brute force, hybrid - yep, poor John's password is a sitting duck. Maybe he should try 'pineapple' next time.

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Azalee

1 months ago

Wow, 'apple' as a password. John must be a fruit fanatic or something. At least it's better than 'banana'.

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Filiberto

4 days ago

C) Brute Force attack

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Thomasena

20 days ago

A) Dictionary attack

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Felicidad

2 months ago

Brute force, dictionary, rule-based, hybrid - doesn't matter, John's password is going down. He might as well have painted a bullseye on it.

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Elinore

25 days ago

C) Brute Force attack

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Ruth

26 days ago

A) Dictionary attack

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Coleen

27 days ago

C) Brute Force attack

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Lavelle

1 months ago

A) Dictionary attack

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Merlyn

2 months ago

I agree with both of you. Rule based attack and hybrid attack may not work as well as dictionary and brute force attacks.

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Verda

2 months ago

I think a brute force attack could also crack John's password since it's a simple word.

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Rodolfo

2 months ago

Apple? Really, John? That's like putting 'password' as your password. Classic rookie mistake. A dictionary attack would have that cracked in no time.

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Carissa

23 days ago

Maybe he'll learn his lesson after this.

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Ashanti

1 months ago

John should really consider changing his password to something more secure.

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Nidia

2 months ago

A dictionary attack would definitely crack that in no time.

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Penney

2 months ago

I know right, 'apple' is way too easy to guess.

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Ceola

2 months ago

John's password is vulnerable to a dictionary attack because it's a common word.

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