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Eccouncil 712-50 Exam - Topic 2 Question 15 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's 712-50 exam
Question #: 15
Topic #: 2
[All 712-50 Questions]

A large number of accounts in a hardened system were suddenly compromised to an external party. Which of

the following is the MOST probable threat actor involved in this incident?

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Suggested Answer: D

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Stephaine
4 months ago
Malware is a common culprit, but APT seems more fitting here.
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Candra
4 months ago
Poorly configured firewalls can definitely lead to compromises.
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Ma
4 months ago
Surprised to see APT as an option, feels too advanced for this scenario.
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Art
4 months ago
I think it’s more likely an insider job.
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Eva
5 months ago
APTs are usually behind large breaches like this.
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Thurman
5 months ago
I recall a practice question about firewalls being misconfigured, but I don't think that's the main issue here. It feels like it's more about a targeted attack.
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Vivan
5 months ago
I think an insider could be a strong candidate too. They would have knowledge of the system and could bypass defenses more easily.
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Berry
5 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like malware could also be a possibility here. It could exploit vulnerabilities, right?
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Melodie
5 months ago
I remember studying about APTs and how they often target hardened systems, so I think C might be the right choice.
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Glendora
5 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. Option B with the custom Product field and Hidden Search Filters seems like a solid solution.
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Pura
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. If all the drives are functioning normally, then why is there a S.M.A.R.T. error being reported? I'll have to read through the options carefully to try to figure out what's going on.
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Sage
5 months ago
The question is asking about the impact of the buy-sell agreement, so I need to focus on how the ownership and number of shares changes when one shareholder (Barry) passes away. I think the answer is C, but I'll review my understanding one more time before submitting.
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Aja
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident that option D is the correct answer. A numeric variable can contain digits, decimal point, minus sign, currency symbol, and E for scientific notation. I'll mark that one.
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Gracie
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. Outcomes measures look at the actual impact of the provider's care on the patient, like how much the patient's condition improved. That seems like the best answer here, since it's evaluating the provider's performance based on the patient's progress.
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Melda
5 months ago
Option A, a dedicated FTP client, is probably the way to go. That's the traditional method for uploading web content, and it gives you more control than relying on a Web IDE's built-in tools.
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