Practice Password Attacks (2.2.7) - Common Types of Cyber Threats - Cyber Security Basic
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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a brute force attack?

💡 Hint: Think about how someone might break into a locked door by trying every key.

Question 2 Easy

Name a common tactic used in dictionary attacks.

💡 Hint: Consider what passwords people might think are easy to remember.

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Question 1

What does a brute force attack attempt to accomplish?

Access user accounts
Steal files
Monitor activity

💡 Hint: Think about what the goal of hacking into someone's account would be.

Question 2

True or False: Credential stuffing is effective because many people reuse passwords.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the risks inherent in password reuse.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the risks associated with a company that does not enforce password complexity requirements. Discuss potential breaches that could occur.

💡 Hint: Consider what types of data could be compromised.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a strong password policy for an organization aimed at preventing password attacks. Include guidelines for user behavior and technological protections.

💡 Hint: Think about what makes a password strong and what extra layers can add security.

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