Question

    Which type of attack is carried out by an individual who

    has authorized access to a system?
    A Denial of Service (DoS) Attack Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Insider Attack Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Birthday Attack Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    An insider attack occurs when an authorized user misuses their access to compromise a system or network. Since insiders have knowledge of the system's infrastructure and security policies, their attacks can be more difficult to detect and prevent. This type of attack is also known as an insider threat.

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