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XK0-006 · Question #100
Which of the following can be implemented with PAM to detect and block dictionary attacks?
The correct answer is A. pam_tallу2. This PAM module tracks failed authentication attempts and can automatically lock accounts after a defined threshold is exceeded, effectively detecting and blocking dictionary and brute-force
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Question
Which of the following can be implemented with PAM to detect and block dictionary attacks?
Options
- Apam_tallу2
- Bpam_limits
- Cpam_unix
- Dpam_idap
How the community answered
(19 responses)- A95% (18)
- B5% (1)
Explanation
This PAM module tracks failed authentication attempts and can automatically lock accounts after a defined threshold is exceeded, effectively detecting and blocking dictionary and brute-force
Topics
#PAM#pam_tally2#dictionary attacks#brute force protection
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