SY0-501 · Question #444
SY0-501 Question #444: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is D: Default configuration. An intruder accessed a WiFi-enabled baby monitor on a home network, with the most likely cause being the exploitation of default security settings.
Question
A home invasion occurred recently in which an intruder compromised a home network and accessed a WiFI- enabled baby monitor while the baby's parents were sleeping. Which of the following BEST describes how the intruder accessed the monitor?
Options
- AOutdated antivirus
- BWiFi signal strength
- CSocial engineering
- DDefault configuration
Explanation
An intruder accessed a WiFi-enabled baby monitor on a home network, with the most likely cause being the exploitation of default security settings.
Common mistakes.
- A. Outdated antivirus primarily protects computers from malware and is generally not installed on or relevant to the security of a dedicated WiFi-enabled baby monitor.
- B. WiFi signal strength determines connectivity and range but does not explain the method of unauthorized access to a device.
- C. Social engineering involves manipulating individuals to gain information or access, which is not described as the direct method of accessing the baby monitor in this scenario where the parents were sleeping.
Concept tested. IoT device security and default credential vulnerabilities
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/framework/iot/iot-zero-trust
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