An IoT device which allows unprotected shell access via console ports is most vulnerable to which of the following risks?
Suggested Answer: C
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17 comments · newest first
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Rachael
1 month ago
Still, we shouldn't ignore other risks.
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Roxane
1 month ago
Yeah, malware can take control fast.
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Eloisa
2 months ago
True, but malware is more immediate.
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Louis
2 months ago
I feel like A) Directory harvesting could happen too.
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Christiane
2 months ago
True, but malware can exploit that access quickly.
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Rachael
2 months ago
But what about D) Buffer overflow? Could be an issue too.
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Roxane
2 months ago
I agree, C makes sense. Unprotected access is a big risk.
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Eloisa
2 months ago
I think it's C) Malware installation. Easy access for attackers.
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Jules
3 months ago
Rainbow table attacks? Really? That seems a bit far-fetched for this scenario.
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King
3 months ago
Nah, I disagree. A) Directory harvesting isn't really the main issue here.
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Malinda
3 months ago
Wait, unprotected shell access? That sounds super risky!
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Georgiann
3 months ago
I think D) Buffer overflow could be a concern too.
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Cordelia
3 months ago
Definitely C) Malware installation. That's a big risk!
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Talia
3 months ago
I lean towards A) Directory harvesting because if they have shell access, they could potentially gather sensitive information.
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Clement
4 months ago
I feel like this question is similar to one we practiced about unauthorized access risks, but I can't recall the exact answer.
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Dominga
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about buffer overflows being related to vulnerabilities in software, so maybe D) Buffer overflow?
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Rosina
4 months ago
I think it might be C) Malware installation since unprotected access could let attackers install malicious software directly.