IAPP CIPP/US Practice Exam

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A network administrator observes that a server in her network has a program running on it that bypasses authorization. Which type of attack may be occurring?

  1. DoS
  2. DDoS
  3. Social engineering
  4. Back door
Explanation

Answer - D - When a program running on a server bypasses authorization, it a strong possibility that a back door attack is in progress.

Key Takeaway: In a back door attack, a program or service is placed on a server to bypass normal security procedures. A back door is a program that is designed to hide inside a target host. It allows the installing user access to the system at a later time without using standard authorization or vulnerability exploitation.

These types of attacks can lead to significant data breaches or other poor cybersecurity outcomes.

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