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Question #: 82
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A hacker has managed to gain access to a Linux host and stolen the password file from /etc/passwd. How can he use it?

  • A. The file reveals the passwords to the root user only.
  • B. The password file does not contain the passwords themselves.
  • C. He cannot read it because it is encrypted.
  • D. He can open it and read the user ids and corresponding passwords.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️
by TrendMicroDLPSSucks at July 20, 2020, 12:23 p.m.

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Gibby_Toni
8 months, 3 weeks ago
what the hacker needs is the /etc/shadow file. note: most sys admins(security oriented or have the know how) will often move this file or hide it or some other option to deter passwd cracking attempts.
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TrendMicroDLPSSucks
9 months, 4 weeks ago
/etc/passwrd contains user acconts but not password
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