Match each item with a statement below.
-Uses a list of common passwords to try to crack an unknown password
A)Snort
B)Weak password
C)Dictionary attack
D)Brute force
E)Intrusion detection

Question

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This is a description of a dictionary attack, where a list of common words or phrases is used to try to crack a password.

Answer: D 
 This is a description of a brute force attack, where every combination of characters is tried until the correct password is found.

Answer: E 
 This is a description of intrusion detection, which involves monitoring a network for suspicious activity and attempting to prevent unauthorized access.

Answer: A 
 Snort is a popular open-source intrusion detection system.

Answer: B 
 This is a description of a weak password, which is susceptible to being easily guessed or cracked.

Match Each Item with a Statement Below