Which password attack method uses a list that contains hashed values and clear text equivalents in order to speed up the process of gaining entry to a system?

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Which password attack method uses a list that contains hashed values and clear text equivalents in order to speed up the process of gaining entry to a system?

  • dictionary attack
  • password sniffing and cracking attack
  • brute force
  • rainbow tables

Explanation: Rainbow tables contain hashed values and clear text equivalents which allow intercepted hashes to be looked up without actually unencrypting the hashed password.

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