A penetration tester is trying to gain access to a remote system. The tester is able to see the secure login page and knows one user account and email address, but has not yet discovered a password. Which of the following would be the EASIEST method of obtaining a password for the known account?
A) Man-in-the-middle
B) Reverse engineering
C) Social engineering
D) Hash cracking

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Social engineering is often the easiest method to obtain a password, as it involves manipulating people into divulging confidential information rather than relying on technical hacking skills.

A Penetration Tester Is Trying to Gain Access to a Remote