A malicious actor conducted a brute-force attack on a company's web servers and eventually gained access to the company's customer information database. Which of the following is the most effective…

The correct answer is C. Multifactor authentication. Brute-force attacks typically aim to guess usernames and passwords. Multifactor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring something beyond just a password (e.g., a code sent to a phone), effectively neutralizing brute-force efforts even if credentials are

Submitted by fatima_kr· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

Question

A malicious actor conducted a brute-force attack on a company's web servers and eventually gained access to the company's customer information database. Which of the following is the most effective way to prevent similar attacks?

Options

ARegular patching of servers
BWeb application firewalls
CMultifactor authentication
DEnabling encryption of customer data

How the community answered

(24 responses)

A
17% (4)
B
8% (2)
C
42% (10)
D
33% (8)

Explanation

Brute-force attacks typically aim to guess usernames and passwords. Multifactor authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of security by requiring something beyond just a password (e.g., a code sent to a phone), effectively neutralizing brute-force efforts even if credentials are

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