Refer to the exhibit. A security analyst notices that a web application running on NGINX is generating an unusual number of log messages. The application is operational and reachable. What is the…

The correct answer is B. directory fuzzing. The logs show repeated automated GET requests for many common and hidden paths (e.g. /admin, /secret, /settings.php), each returning 404 or redirects. This pattern is characteristic of directory fuzzing as the attacker probes for valid files or directories.

Submitted by weili_xi· Mar 6, 2026Forensics Techniques

Question

Refer to the exhibit. A security analyst notices that a web application running on NGINX is generating an unusual number of log messages. The application is operational and reachable. What is the cause of this activity?

Exhibit

Options

Abotnet infection
Bdirectory fuzzing
CDDoS attack
DSQL injection

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A
7% (4)
B
88% (50)
C
2% (1)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

The logs show repeated automated GET requests for many common and hidden paths (e.g. /admin, /secret, /settings.php), each returning 404 or redirects. This pattern is characteristic of directory fuzzing as the attacker probes for valid files or directories.

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#web application security#NGINX logs#directory fuzzing#log analysis

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