Which of the following is a common type of network vulnerability?

The correct answer is B. All of the above. Misconfigured devices, outdated software, and weak passwords are each independently recognized categories of network vulnerabilities. Misconfigurations expose unintended attack surfaces; outdated software contains unpatched exploits; and weak passwords are easily brute-forced…

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Options

AMisconfigured devices
BAll of the above
COutdated software
DWeak passwords

How the community answered

(35 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
94% (33)
C
3% (1)

Explanation

Misconfigured devices, outdated software, and weak passwords are each independently recognized categories of network vulnerabilities. Misconfigurations expose unintended attack surfaces; outdated software contains unpatched exploits; and weak passwords are easily brute-forced or guessed. Because all three listed options (A, C, D) are valid network vulnerabilities, 'All of the above' is the most complete and correct answer.

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#Network vulnerabilities#Vulnerability types#Misconfiguration#Weak authentication

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