GIAC GASF Exam - Topic 6 Question 61 Discussion

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Question #: 61
Topic #: 6

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Which of the following can most forensics tools crack on an iOS device?

ATouch (fingerprint) ID

BSimple passcode

CPassphrase

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Suggested Answer: B

by Alica at Nov 24, 2025, 11:13 PM

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Lezlie

2 months ago

I’d say B as well. It’s the weakest link in security.

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Jamal

2 months ago

Yeah, B is a safe bet. Many people use simple codes.

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Darell

2 months ago

C seems too complex for most tools.

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Tatum

2 months ago

I’m leaning towards B too. It’s just a few digits.

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King

2 months ago

Simple passcodes are the easiest to crack, no surprise there.

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Sunny

3 months ago

Really? I doubt they can crack passphrases.

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Mollie

3 months ago

Touch ID is a no-go for most tools.

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Jimmie

3 months ago

I thought they could do more than that!

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Haydee

4 months ago

They can definitely crack simple passcodes.

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Ma

4 months ago

Passphrases are the way to go if you want to keep your data secure on iOS.

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Sueann

4 months ago

Forensics tools can't crack my 20-character alphanumeric password. Good luck with that!

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Lindsey

4 months ago

I'd be more worried about my passphrase getting cracked than my fingerprint.

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Nina

4 months ago

The passcode is the easiest target for forensics tools on iOS devices.

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Magdalene

4 months ago

I feel like I read somewhere that some tools can bypass simple passcodes, but I'm not confident about the specifics.

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Vallie

5 months ago

I remember practicing with a similar question, and I think Touch ID is usually a no-go for most tools.

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Marya

5 months ago

I think forensics tools can definitely crack simple passcodes, but I'm not sure about passphrases.

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Ena

5 months ago

Simple passcode, for sure. Forensics tools have gotten really good at bypassing that kind of basic security. Gotta go with B on this one.

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Sol

5 months ago

Ugh, I'm not sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully and weigh the pros and cons of each option.

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Danilo

5 months ago

I'm leaning towards the simple passcode. Forensics tools are pretty advanced these days, and a simple 4-digit code might not be enough to stop them.

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Margery

6 months ago

I think B is the most likely. Simple passcodes are easier to crack.

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Rose

6 months ago

I’m pretty sure that passphrases are much harder to crack, but I can't recall if any tools can handle them at all.

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Delisa

6 months ago

Agreed! A fingerprint ID is tough to bypass.

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Cassie

6 months ago

Okay, let's see. I know Touch ID is pretty secure, so I'm guessing that's not the easiest to crack. Passphrase seems like the most secure option, so that's probably not it either.

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Blair

6 months ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. I'd start by thinking about the security features of iOS devices and which ones are most vulnerable to forensics tools.

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Dominque

30 days ago

True, many people use weak passcodes.

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Kina

1 month ago

Yeah, but simple passcodes are common.

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Steffanie

1 month ago

Passphrases are tough too.

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Levi

2 months ago

Agreed! Touch ID is pretty secure.

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Maryann

5 months ago

I think simple passcodes are the easiest to crack.

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