Exam SY0-701 topic 1 question 440 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's SY0-701

Question #: 440
Topic #: 1

A security administrator documented the following records during an assessment of network services:

Two weeks later, the administrator performed a log review and noticed the records were changed as follows:

When consulting the service owner, the administrator validated that the new address was not part of the company network. Which of the following was the company most likely experiencing?

A. DDoS attack
B. DNS poisoning
C. Ransomware compromise
D. Spyware infection

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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

by s_plus at Nov. 21, 2024, 11:33 p.m.

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93d818a

1 week ago

Selected Answer: B

DNS poisoning is a cyberattack where a hacker alters a DNS entry to redirect you to a malicious website that’s posing as a legitimate one. Your browser unknowingly visits the fake website and then caches the malicious IP address for future visits. The records in the findings of security analyst are all DNS related and there is a sign of them being manipulated (IP)

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jennyka76

1 week, 5 days ago

Selected Answer: B

Sorry B NOT A

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jennyka76

1 week, 5 days ago

Selected Answer: A

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s_plus

3 months, 3 weeks ago

DNS poisoning is a cyberattack where a hacker alters a DNS (Domain Name System) entry to redirect you to a malicious website that’s posing as a legitimate one. Your browser unknowingly visits the fake website and then caches the malicious IP address for future visits. These altered DNS entries lead to a hacker-designed website that appears like the intended destination. The sites can potentially steal sensitive information, like passwords or financial data, or install worms or viruses onto your device.

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