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Actual exam question from CompTIA's SY0-501
Question #: 872
Topic #: 1
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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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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
by Hanzero at Sept. 25, 2020, 7:38 p.m.

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Hanzero
Highly Voted 4 years, 8 months ago
It's named password.txt so attackers will be quick to open it meaning it's attracting attackers which is why it's a honeyfile (honeypot)
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StickyMac
Most Recent 4 years ago
why they could just says honeypot server instead.
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