FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A HACKER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A hacker uses a tool which uses a word list files and adds numbers at the end. This is an example of which type of attack?
A
Dictionary Attack
B
Hybrid Attack
C
Brute Force Attack
D
Brute-Dictionary Attack
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A dictionary attack uses a word list, which is a predefined list of words, each of which is hashed. If the cracking software matches the hash output from the dictionary attack to the password hash, the attacker has successfully identified the original password.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hybrid threats combine military and non-military as well as covert and overt means, including disinformation, cyber attacks, economic pressure, deployment of irregular armed groups and use of regular forces.

Detailed explanation-3: -Dictionary attack definition: “A type of brute force attack where an intruder attempts to crack a password-protected security system with a “dictionary list” of common words and phrases used by businesses and individuals.”

Detailed explanation-4: -Hybrid Brute Force Attack In most cases, the attacker starts with a list of words and then attempts to switch characters and add special symbols or numbers to get as many possible variations on the initial words as possible.

Detailed explanation-5: -What’s a Brute Force Attack? A brute force attack uses trial-and-error to guess login info, encryption keys, or find a hidden web page. Hackers work through all possible combinations hoping to guess correctly.

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