Ch 8.1 - System Hacking

What is one of the easiest ways a hacker gains access to a system?

• By intercepting email communications

• Through passwords

• By physically breaking into a facility

• Through an unsecured Wi-Fi network

What is a non-technical method hackers use to gain access to passwords?

• Brute force attack

• Dumpster diving

• Pass the hash

• Rainbow attack

Which attack relies on human error and social manipulation?

• Social engineering

• Sniffing

• Keylogger

• Dictionary attack

What is a common characteristic of passwords that makes them vulnerable to attacks?

• Changes frequently

• Short and simple

• Long and complex

• Uses a combination of letters and numbers

What technique involves testing every possible keystroke combination?

• Social engineering

• Brute force attack

• Pass the hash

• Rainbow attack

What does 'Pass the hash' technique exploit?

• Hash of a user's password

• Email vulnerabilities

• Physical security lapses

• Weak network security

Which of the following is a passive way to gain access to accounts?

• Social engineering

• Brute force

• Sniffing

• Dumpster diving

What is the purpose of the rtgen program in RainbowCrack?

• To execute brute force attacks

• To generate rainbow tables

• To sort rainbow tables

• To sniff network traffic

What makes a hardware keylogger undetectable by desktop security software?

• It is physically plugged into the computer

• It operates remotely

• It encrypts its data

• It mimics normal USB device behavior