SY0-701 · Question #513
Which of the following techniques would attract the attention of a malicious attacker in an insider threat scenario?
The correct answer is A. Creating a false text file in /docs/salaries. A file with a name like "salaries" suggests sensitive information, which would likely draw the attention of an insider threat looking for valuable or confidential data. This technique is often used as part of a honeypot strategy to monitor and detect suspicious activity by…
Question
Which of the following techniques would attract the attention of a malicious attacker in an insider threat scenario?
Options
- ACreating a false text file in /docs/salaries
- BSetting weak passwords in /etc/shadow
- CScheduling vulnerable jobs in /etc/crontab
- DAdding a fake account to /etc/passwd
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A72% (34)
- B9% (4)
- C2% (1)
- D17% (8)
Explanation
A file with a name like "salaries" suggests sensitive information, which would likely draw the attention of an insider threat looking for valuable or confidential data. This technique is often used as part of a honeypot strategy to monitor and detect suspicious activity by insiders attempting unauthorized access.
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