CompTIA DataX (CNX-001) — Question 28

An administrator logged in to a cloud account on a shared machine but forgot to log out after the session ended. Which of the following types of security threats does this action pose?

Answer options

• A. IP spoofing
• B. Zero-day
• C. On-path attack
• D. Privilege escalation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as leaving a session open on a shared machine allows an unauthorized user to intercept the session and potentially access sensitive information. The other options, such as IP spoofing, zero-day vulnerabilities, and privilege escalation, do not specifically relate to the risks of an active session on a shared device.