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An administrator is reviewing a single server's security logs and discovers the following;

Which of the following best describes the action captured in this log file?

A.
Brute-force attack
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A.
Brute-force attack
B.
Privilege escalation
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B.
Privilege escalation
C.
Failed password audit
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C.
Failed password audit
D.
Forgotten password by the user
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D.
Forgotten password by the user
Suggested answer: A

Explanation:

A brute-force attack is a type of attack that involves systematically trying all possible combinations of passwords or keys until the correct one is found. The log file shows multiple failed login attempts in a short amount of time, which is a characteristic of a brute-force attack. The attacker is trying to guess the password of the Administrator account on the server. The log file also shows the event ID 4625, which indicates a failed logon attempt, and the status code 0xC000006A, which means the user name is correct but the password is wrong.These are indicators of compromise (IoC) that suggest a brute-force attack is taking place.Reference:CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, page 215-216 and 2231

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