Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 20

Which password cracking technique uses details such as length of password, character sets used to construct the password, etc.?

Answer options

• A. Dictionary attack
• B. Brute force attack
• C. Rule-based attack
• D. Man in the middle attack

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as a Dictionary attack utilizes specific patterns and sets of characters based on the structure of the password. Options B and C involve different approaches, with Brute force attacking all possible combinations and Rule-based relying on predefined rules rather than the specifics of the password's construction. Option D is unrelated to password cracking techniques.