A penetration tester learned that when users request password resets, help desk analysts change users' passwords to 123change. The penetration tester decides to brute force an internet-facing webmail to check which users are still using the temporary password. The tester configures the brute-force tool to test usernames found on a text file and the password 123change. Which of the following techniques is the penetration tester using?

QuestionsCategory: PT0-002A penetration tester learned that when users request password resets, help desk analysts change users' passwords to 123change. The penetration tester decides to brute force an internet-facing webmail to check which users are still using the temporary password. The tester configures the brute-force tool to test usernames found on a text file and the password 123change. Which of the following techniques is the penetration tester using?
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A penetration tester learned that when users request password resets, help desk analysts change users' passwords to 123change. The penetration tester decides to brute force an internet-facing webmail to check which users are still using the temporary password. The tester configures the brute-force tool to test usernames found on a text file and the password 123change.
Which of the following techniques is the penetration tester using?

A. Brute-force attack

B. LDAP injection

C. Password spraying

D. Kerberoasting








 

Suggested Answer: C

Community Answer: C



This question is in PT0-002 CompTIA PenTest+ Exam
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