The help desk is reporting an increase in calls related to user accounts being locked out over the last few days. You suspect that this could be an attack by an adversary against your organization. Select the best hunting hypothesis from the following:
An increase in calls related to user accounts being locked out over the last few days is indicative of a potential password guessing attack, which is a common tactic used by adversaries. These attacks often target remote access mechanisms such as VPNs, leading to multiple incorrect login attempts and resulting in account lockouts. This hypothesis is the most aligned with the scenario described.
Selected Answer: D