CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 357

Which of the following attacks exploits a potential vulnerability as a result of using weak cryptographic algorithms?

Answer options

• A. Password cracking
• B. On-path
• C. Digital signing
• D. Side-channel

Correct answer: A

Explanation

Password cracking is an attack that targets weak passwords or cryptographic algorithms, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information. On-path, digital signing, and side-channel attacks are different types of vulnerabilities that do not specifically exploit weak cryptographic algorithms in the same direct manner as password cracking does.