A malicious actor is trying to access sensitive financial information from a company's database by intercepting and reusing log-in credentials. Which of the following attacks is the malicious actor attempting?
The correct answer is:
B. On-path
Explanation:
An on-path attack (previously known as a "man-in-the-middle" attack) involves intercepting and potentially modifying the communication between two parties without their knowledge. In this case, the malicious actor is trying to intercept the log-in credentials to reuse them and gain unauthorized access to sensitive financial information from the company's database. This type of attack typically targets the communication channel, where credentials or sensitive data are transmitted.
In an on-path attack (formerly known as a "man-in-the-middle" attack), the attacker intercepts communications between two parties, such as between a user and a website or service. The attacker can then capture, modify, or reuse sensitive information, like login credentials, to gain unauthorized access. This matches the scenario described, where the attacker intercepts and reuses login credentials to access sensitive financial data from the company's database.
1f2b013 Wrote this but i think he choose the wrong answer. It is surely the On-path attack.
In an on-path attack (formerly known as a "man-in-the-middle" attack), the attacker intercepts communications between two parties, such as between a user and a website or service. The attacker can then capture, modify, or reuse sensitive information, like login credentials, to gain unauthorized access. This matches the scenario described, where the attacker intercepts and reuses login credentials to access sensitive financial data from the company's database.
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