CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 453

Which of the following attacks becomes more effective because of global leakages of users’ passwords?

Answer options

• A. Dictionary
• B. Brute-force
• C. Phishing
• D. Deauthentication

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as dictionary attacks utilize known passwords from leaks to gain unauthorized access. Brute-force attacks do not rely on password leaks but rather try all possible combinations, while phishing exploits human behavior rather than leaked passwords. Deauthentication attacks are unrelated to password leakage and focus on disrupting network connections.