Q12Network Security
An attacker must conduct reconnaissance on a target system to help obtain access. The system has weak passwords, no encryption on the VPN links, and software bugs in its applications. Which vulnerability enables the attacker to view passwords transmitted in clear text?
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Reconnaissance in this context means gathering information about a target system in order to identify vulnerabilities that can be exploited. The attacker needs to know what weaknesses the system has so they can plan their attack accordingly.
Answer A is correct because if the VPN links are not encrypted, then any data sent over those links, including passwords, can be intercepted and read by an attacker. This lets the attacker see the passwords being transmitted in clear text and potentially use them to gain access to the system.
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Selected Answer: A
A. Traffic on unencrypted links
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Selected Answer: A
A is right