How to send community formats in SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c?
A) In SNMPv1 they are sent as clear text and in SNMPv2c they are encrypted.
B) In both protocols they are sent as clear text.
C) In SNMPv1 they are sent as clear text and in SNMPv2c they are sent as part of an encrypted session.
D) In both protocols they are encrypted.

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In both SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c, community strings are sent as clear text, which is a security concern as they can be intercepted and read by unauthorized users.

How to Send Community Formats in SNMPv1 and SNMPv2c