CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Chapter 11 Exam Question Review

The video tutorial explains the initial authentication and certificate errors encountered when connecting to secured websites. It delves into the role of the DNS resolver cache and how malware can modify its entries, leading to DNS poisoning. This attack redirects users to fraudulent sites, potentially compromising user credentials. The tutorial also compares DNS poisoning with other attacks like URL hijacking, ARP cache poisoning, and ransomware, highlighting their differences and impacts.

What is the initial issue users face when connecting to secured websites?

• They receive authentication and certificate errors.

• They experience slow loading times.

• They are unable to load the website.

• They are redirected to a different website.

What is the primary consequence of DNS poisoning?

• Users receive a warning about malware.

• Users are redirected to a fraudulent site.

• Users experience slower internet speeds.

• Users are redirected to a legitimate site.

How can DNS poisoning affect user credentials?

• It protects user credentials from being stolen.

• It allows attackers to harvest user credentials.

• It deletes user credentials.

• It encrypts user credentials.

Which attack involves sending fraudulent ARP cache updates?

• DNS poisoning

• URL hijacking

• ARP cache poisoning

• Ransomware

What is the main goal of ransomware?

• To update DNS resolver cache

• To slow down internet connections

• To encrypt user data and demand payment

• To redirect users to fraudulent sites