The following is a sample of output from a penetration tester's machine targeting a machine with the IP address of 192.168.1.106:
What is most likely taking place?
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Correct Answer: B
The provided output shows multiple login attempts with different usernames and passwords targeting the IP address 192.168.1.106. This kind of activity is characteristic of a brute force attempt, where an attacker systematically tries various combinations to gain unauthorized access to a remote service. Other options like a ping sweep, port scan, or denial of service attack do not involve attempts with various login credentials.
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Aug 4, 2024Answer B
BooictOption: C
Jan 9, 2025C - A port scan involves probing a target machine to identify open ports and services running on those ports