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An attacker is attempting to find the password to a network by inputting common words and phrases in plaintext to the password prompt. Which of the following attack types BEST describes this action?

A.
Pass-the-hash attack
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A.
Pass-the-hash attack
B.
Rainbow table attack
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B.
Rainbow table attack
C.
Brute-force attack
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C.
Brute-force attack
D.
Dictionary attack
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D.
Dictionary attack
Suggested answer: D

Explanation:

The attacker attempting to find the password to a network by inputting common words and phrases in plaintext to the password prompt is using a dictionary attack. Reference: CompTIA Network+ Certification Study Guide, Chapter 6: Network Attacks and Mitigation.

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