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Reconnaissance, Scanning, and Enumeration
Question
For what purpose would an auditor obtain a copy of the /etc/passwd file for a password audit of a linux machine?
Options
- AThe file contains hashes for rainbow tables cracking
- BThe file is required for a dictionary guessing approach
- CThe file allows for user enumeration prior to password cracking
- DThe file allows for a brute force audit approach
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Topics
#/etc/passwd#user enumeration#password audit#Linux reconnaissance