Network and System Security Flashcard

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What common cloud service was involved in the 2017 Verizon data leak?

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Amazon S3

Front

Why are administrator accounts high-value targets for attackers?

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They provide elevated access to critical system functions

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What password is considered weak and commonly exploited? Options: 123456, Pa$$w0rd!, L0g1nS3cur3, QwErTyUiOp, S3cur3Adm1n

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123456

Front

What is the best practice regarding the root account in Linux?

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Disable direct login and use sudo instead

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What is a major risk of using Telnet over SSH?

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Telnet sends data in plaintext

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What tool is commonly used to capture network packets?

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Wireshark

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What type of data can Wireshark capture from unsecured protocols?

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Passwords and cookies

Front

What is the purpose of DEFCON's “Wall of Sheep”?

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To raise awareness of insecure network behavior

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What is one risk of using default credentials on IoT devices?

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They can be easily exploited by botnets

Front

What is the Mirai botnet known for?

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Exploiting default credentials on IoT devices