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

9 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

9 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

8 months ago

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

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Catalina

8 months ago

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

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Antonio

9 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

9 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

8 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

8 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

9 months ago

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

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Darell

9 months ago

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

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Lajuana

9 months ago

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

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Carin

10 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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