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QWhich of the following is a type of attack where an attacker tries to guess a user's password by trying multiple combinations?

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  • A Brute force attack ✔ ✖
  • B DDoS attack ✔ ✖
  • C Phishing attack ✔ ✖
  • D Trojan horse attack ✔ ✖
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Answer: a) Brute force attack

Explanation: A brute force attack is a type of attack where an attacker tries to guess a user's password by trying multiple combinations until they find the correct one.

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