GIAC GCIH Exam - Topic 2 Question 45 Discussion

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Question #: 45
Topic #: 2

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Which of the following are types of access control attacks?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

ASpoofing

BBrute force attack

CDictionary attack

DMail bombing

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Suggested Answer: A, B, C

by Charlene at Aug 03, 2025, 08:04 AM

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Solange

2 months ago

Not sure about that, seems like mail bombing is different.

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Mireya

2 months ago

Totally agree with the first three options!

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Linsey

2 months ago

I think dictionary attacks count too.

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Weldon

3 months ago

Definitely spoofing and brute force attacks!

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Artie

3 months ago

Wait, is mail bombing really an access control attack?

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Audra

3 months ago

I think all three—spoofing, brute force, and dictionary attacks—are related to access control, but I need to double-check my notes.

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Della

3 months ago

I feel like mail bombing is more about denial of service rather than access control, but I could be wrong.

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Susy

4 months ago

I remember practicing with a question that included brute force and dictionary attacks as examples of access control attacks.

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Gladis

4 months ago

I think spoofing is definitely an access control attack, but I'm not sure about the others.

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Steffanie

4 months ago

This question seems pretty straightforward. I'm going to read through the options and select the ones that clearly represent access control attacks.

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Amalia

4 months ago

I've studied this topic before, so I think I've got a good handle on the different types of attacks. I'll just carefully review each option and select the ones I'm sure about.

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Bettina

4 months ago

Okay, spoofing is definitely a type of access control attack, that's an easy one. But I'm a little fuzzy on some of the other options.

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Kendra

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about the difference between a brute force attack and a dictionary attack. I'll have to think that through carefully.

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Ardella

5 months ago

This looks like a pretty straightforward question on access control attacks. I'm confident I can identify the correct answers.

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Louann

5 months ago

I think A) Spoofing is an access control attack.

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Venita

5 months ago

Spoofing, brute force, and dictionary attacks? Yep, those are the classics. But mail bombing? That's like trying to steal a cookie by blowing up the whole bakery. Talk about escalation.

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Tamesha

1 month ago

Mail bombing? That's just overkill!

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Kenneth

2 months ago

Dictionary attacks can be sneaky.

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Bo

2 months ago

Brute force attacks are so common too.

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Jeanice

2 months ago

Spoofing is definitely a classic.

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Keva

6 months ago

Hmm, this is a tough one. I'd say A, B, and C are the clear winners here. D, on the other hand, is just a desperate cry for attention. Real hackers go for the subtle approach, you know?

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Malcolm

5 months ago

Yeah, D seems a bit too obvious and not as sophisticated as the others.

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Blondell

5 months ago

I agree, A, B, and C are definitely types of access control attacks.

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Cassie

6 months ago

A, B, and C are spot on. But D? Mail bombing? That's like using a bazooka to swat a fly. Overkill, if you ask me.

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Kimbery

7 months ago

All four options are legit access control attacks. I mean, who doesn't love a good mail bombing now and then? It really spices up the hacking game.

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Jerlene

7 months ago

Of course A, B, and C are correct! Spoofing, brute force, and dictionary attacks are classic access control attacks. But D? Mail bombing? That's just a distraction, not an access control issue.

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Malcolm

5 months ago

A, B, and C are correct! Spoofing, brute force, and dictionary attacks are classic access control attacks. But D? Mail bombing? That's just a distraction, not an access control issue.

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