Hackers have gained access to account information and can now login into a system with the same rights as authorized users. What type of attack is this?

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Hackers have gained access to account information and can now login into a system with the same rights as authorized users. What type of attack is this?

  • compromised key
  • password-based
  • DoS
  • social engineering

Explanation: A password-based attack can occur when threat actors have gained access to user account information that allows them to access a system like authorized users.

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