Cyber Security Jobs Cyber-hacker Protection 3

Question 1

An attacker tries one common password against many accounts. What is this technique called?

Accepted Answer

Password spraying

Answer

Password spraying tests a few common passwords across many accounts to avoid lockouts.

Question 2

Which method best protects passwords stored in a database?

Accepted Answer

Salted hashing

Answer

Salted hashing makes stored credentials resistant to cracking and rainbow tables.

Question 3

What is social engineering?

Accepted Answer

Manipulating people into revealing information or access

Answer

Social engineering exploits human psychology rather than technical vulnerabilities.

Question 4

A USB drive is found in the parking lot and plugged into a work PC. What risk does this create?

Accepted Answer

Malware execution via baiting

Answer

Baiting uses tempting physical media to deliver malware when connected.

Question 5

What does network segmentation help achieve?

Accepted Answer

Containing an attacker to limit lateral movement

Answer

Segmenting networks restricts an intruder's ability to move between systems.

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