A Security Analyst Is Performing a Forensic Investigation Involving Compromised

question 17

Multiple Choice

A security analyst is performing a forensic investigation involving compromised account credentials. Using the Event Viewer, the analyst was able to detect the following message: "Special privileges assigned to new logon." Several of these messages did not have a valid logon associated with the user before these privileges were assigned. Which of the following attacks is MOST likely being detected?

• A) Pass-the-hash
• B) Buffer overflow
• C) Cross-site scripting
• D) Session replay

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Definitions:

Deposits

Funds placed into an account at a banking institution for safekeeping, which can earn interest over time depending on the type of account.

Investment

Allocating financial resources with the goal of achieving returns or profits.

Compounded Monthly

The process where the interest earned on an investment is calculated monthly and added to the principal sum, resulting in interest on interest.

Deposits

Money placed into a bank account or with a financial institution for safekeeping or to earn interest.