Blockchain CBSP Exam - Topic 2 Question 122 Discussion

Actual exam question for Blockchain's CBSP exam

Question #: 122
Topic #: 2

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Which option best features were exploited as part of the Verge cryptocurrency hack? Select all that apply.

AMining Difficulty Update Function

DShort Addresses

CTimestamp Flexibility

BMultiple Hash Functions

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by Kenny at Jan 24, 2026, 06:51 AM

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Nan

4 days ago

They exploited the masternode feature.

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Latia

9 days ago

I heard the hackers used a vulnerability in the Verge team's coffee machine to gain access. Gotta love those IoT security holes!

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Juan

14 days ago

Verge should have hired a cybersecurity team with a sense of humor. Maybe they could have avoided this whole fiasco.

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Lashandra

20 days ago

Hmm, let's see... Weak passwords, outdated software, and a dash of good old-fashioned hacking skills. Recipe for disaster!

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Ruthann

25 days ago

I'm pretty sure the hackers used a combination of social engineering and brute-force attacks. Gotta stay on top of those updates, folks!

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Candra

30 days ago

The Verge hack was a classic case of exploiting weak security measures. Rookie mistake!

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Rikki

1 month ago

I feel like this question is similar to one we did on Ethereum hacks. Maybe it’s about smart contract flaws?

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Alex

1 month ago

Wasn't there something about transaction validation issues in the Verge case? I need to double-check my notes.

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Janae

2 months ago

I remember a practice question about exploiting network protocols. Could that be relevant here?

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Sang

2 months ago

I think the hack involved some sort of vulnerability in the wallet features, but I'm not entirely sure.

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Matthew

2 months ago

This question is testing our knowledge of cryptocurrency security issues. I'll need to draw on my understanding of common hacking techniques to identify the relevant options.

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Mabelle

3 months ago

I've got a good understanding of the Verge hack, so I think I can tackle this one. I'll focus on the specific vulnerabilities that were exploited and match them to the options provided.

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Leota

3 months ago

Okay, let me break this down step-by-step. I'll start by listing out the key features of the different options and see which ones align with the details of the Verge hack.

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Lisbeth

3 months ago

I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not too familiar with the Verge cryptocurrency hack, so I'll need to review that first before attempting to answer.

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Kenia

3 months ago

Hmm, this seems like a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different options and how they might have been exploited.

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