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The ___________________ attack occurs when access is granted to an attacker erroneously or too broadly, resulting in the attacker gaining access to IT resources that are normally protected.
Select the correct answer.
Suggested Answer: C
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35 comments · newest first
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Elke
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not B? Sounds plausible too.
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Enola
10 months ago
Totally agree, C is the right choice!
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Tora
10 months ago
It's definitely C, insufficient authorization.
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Leah
11 months ago
I thought it was A at first, but C makes more sense.
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Theron
11 months ago
Wow, I didn't realize how broad the definitions could be!
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Kayleigh
11 months ago
I’m a bit confused. Could it be B, malicious intermediary? I remember that term, but I’m not sure if it fits this scenario.
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Brinda
11 months ago
I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and it was about how attackers exploit weak permissions. So, C seems right to me.
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Claudia
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about denial of service attacks being different. They don't really involve granting access, do they?
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Celestina
12 months ago
I think the answer might be C, insufficient authorization. It sounds like what we covered in class about access control issues.
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Felicitas
12 months ago
This seems like a classic security concept that we've covered in class. I'm pretty confident I know the right answer here. Let me double-check the options, but I'm leaning towards C.
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Annita
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of the question. Is this asking about a specific type of attack, or a more general security issue? I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Salley
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The key here is that the attacker is granted access they shouldn't have, so the answer has to be about improper or excessive authorization. I'm going with C - insufficient authorization.
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Izetta
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The wording is a bit tricky, and I want to make sure I understand the exact meaning of the question before selecting an answer.
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Peggie
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question on access control and authorization. I'll carefully read through the options and think about the key concepts involved.
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Lauran
1 year ago
I believe it's C) insufficient authorization because granting too much access can lead to security breaches.
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Muriel
1 year ago
Haha, I bet the exam writer had a field day coming up with these tricky options. Gotta watch out for those 'insufficient authorization' attacks!
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Stefany
1 year ago
Definitely C. Granting too much access is a classic security blunder. The attacker just takes advantage of it.
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Demetra
1 year ago
A) denial of service
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Melodie
1 year ago
It's crucial to limit access to only what is necessary to avoid potential security risks.
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Kenny
1 year ago
I think it's important to always double check access permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
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Tayna
1 year ago
I agree, C is the correct answer. Insufficient authorization can lead to serious security breaches.
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Shaquana
1 year ago
Yep, I agree with Bethanie. Insufficient authorization seems to be the right choice here.
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Wilson
1 year ago
Agreed, it's definitely insufficient authorization in this case.
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Yolando
1 year ago
I think you're right, insufficient authorization is the correct answer.
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Trinidad
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think denial of service is also a common attack.
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Refugia
1 year ago
I agree with Filiberto, insufficient authorization makes sense in this context.
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Filiberto
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) insufficient authorization.
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Bethanie
1 year ago
I think the correct answer is C) insufficient authorization. It sounds like the attacker gained access they shouldn't have had.
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Dino
1 year ago
I'm leaning towards C) insufficient authorization as well.
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Lamonica
1 year ago
Yes, I think C) insufficient authorization is the correct answer.
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Goldie
1 year ago
I agree, it does seem like the attacker gained access they shouldn't have had.
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Lemuel
1 year ago
D) virtualization
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Darrel
1 year ago
C) insufficient authorization
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Jesus
1 year ago
B) malicious intermediary
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Ilene
1 year ago
A) denial of service