What is a main purpose of launching an access attack on network systems?

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What is a main purpose of launching an access attack on network systems?

  • to prevent other users from accessing the system
  • to scan for accessible networks
  • to gather information about the network
  • to retrieve data

Explanation: Gathering information about a network and scanning for access is a reconnaissance attack. Preventing other users from accessing a system is a denial of service attack.

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