User Credentials Were Captured from a Database During an Assessment

question 6

Multiple Choice

User credentials were captured from a database during an assessment and cracked using rainbow tables. Based on the ease of compromise, which of the following algorithms was MOST likely used to store the passwords in the database?

• A) MD5
• B) bcrypt
• C) SHA-1
• D) PBKDF2

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Definitions:

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an individual organism, including the set of genes inherited from their parents.

Phenotype

The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism as determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.

Autonomic Nervous

Part of the peripheral nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heartbeat, digestion, and respiratory rate, without conscious effort.

Somatic Nervous

Pertaining to the part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles.