This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. All session data is encrypted between all machines while using telnet. Select the correct answer if the…

The correct answer is A. Not encrypted. Telnet, by default, does not encrypt any data sent over the connection (including passwords), and so it is often practical to eavesdrop on the communications and use the password later for malicious purposes; anybody who has access to a router, switch, hub or gateway located on…

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This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. All session data is encrypted between all machines while using telnet. Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select 'No change is needed" if the underlined text makes the statement correct.

Options

ANot encrypted
BEncrypted between any Windows machines
CEncrypted only to any non-Windows machines
DNo change is needed

How the community answered

(26 responses)

A
85% (22)
B
4% (1)
C
8% (2)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

Telnet, by default, does not encrypt any data sent over the connection (including passwords), and so it is often practical to eavesdrop on the communications and use the password later for malicious purposes; anybody who has access to a router, switch, hub or gateway located on the network between the two hosts where Telnet is being used can intercept the packets passing by and obtain login, password and whatever else is typed with a packet analyzer.

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#Telnet#plaintext protocols#encryption#protocol security

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