Multiple choice technology security

Which vulnerability from options below has a higher probability to result in a password compromise through Brute-Force attack?

  1. Passwords transmitted in clear text over an insecure channel

  2. Weak password policy

  3. Encrypted passwords stored in configuration files

  4. Passwords stored in clear text configuration files
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A weak password policy allows short, simple, or common passwords, drastically increasing the probability of a successful brute-force attack. Cleartext transmission or storage vulnerabilities expose passwords to interception or theft but do not directly facilitate brute-force cracking.

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