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GPEN Exam - Question 44


Which of the following is a method of gathering user names from a Linux system?

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Correct Answer: C,D

One of the common methods of gathering user names from a Linux system is by extracting text strings from the system password file. This file, typically located at '/etc/passwd', contains information about user accounts on the system, including user names. While passwords are usually stored in another file or encrypted, the user names are available in plain text.

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79c58bbOption: D
May 13, 2024

D. Extracting text strings from the system password file