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Which of the following BEST explains the reason why a server administrator would place a document named password.txt on the desktop of an administrator account on a server?

  • A. The document is a honeyfile and is meant to attract the attention of a cyberintruder.
  • B. The document is a backup file if the system needs to be recovered.
  • C. The document is a standard file that the OS needs to verify the login credentials.
  • D. The document is a keylogger that stores all keystrokes should the account be compromised.
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JT4
Highly Voted 1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: A
A honeyfile is a file used to attract an attacker. The primary way a file can attract an attacker is by the name. An example of a file named pssword.txt is a clear example of a honeyfile.
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Geronemo
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Selected Answer: A
The BEST explanation for why a server administrator would place a document named password.txt on the desktop of an administrator account on a server is: A. The document is a honeyfile and is meant to attract the attention of a cyberintruder. A honeyfile is a file or directory intentionally created and placed in a location where it might attract unauthorized access attempts. It serves as a decoy or trap to detect and monitor potential intruders or malicious activity. Placing a file named password.txt on the desktop of an administrator account could be a deliberate strategy to attract attention from attackers and alert the administrator to potential unauthorized access attempts.
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