An Attacker Is Attempting to Harvest User Credentials on a Client's

question 807

Multiple Choice

An attacker is attempting to harvest user credentials on a client's website. A security analyst notices multiple attempts of random usernames and passwords. When the analyst types in a random username and password, the logon screen displays the following message: Which of the following should the analyst recommend be enabled?

• A) Input validation
• B) Obfuscation
• C) Error handling
• D) Username lockout

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Definitions:

Short-term Investments

Financial assets that are expected to be converted into cash or sold within a year.

Cash Equivalents

Short-term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so close to their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value due to changes in interest rates.

Net Change

Net Change refers to the difference in a financial instrument's closing price between two consecutive trading sessions.

Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, especially as affecting liquidity.