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Question #: 133
Topic #: 8
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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 password file does not contain the passwords themselves.
  • B. He can open it and read the user ids and corresponding passwords.
  • C. The file reveals the passwords to the root user only.
  • D. He cannot read it because it is encrypted.
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
by salei at Oct. 13, 2022, 5:35 p.m.

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salei
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
https://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/understanding-etcpasswd-file-format/
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