Question

passive attack in information security
a. Masquerade
b.Modification of messages
c.repidiation
d.release of message content​

Answer 1

Answer:

A passive attack is a network attack in which a system is monitored and sometimes scanned for open ports and vulnerabilities. The purpose is solely to gain information about the target and no data is changed on the target. ... The intruders can then use this information to facilitate covert entry to a network or system.

Answer 2

Answer:

A passive attack is a network attack in which a system is monitored and sometimes scanned for open ports and vulnerabilities. The purpose is solely to gain information about the target and no data is changed on the target. ... The intruders can then use this information to facilitate covert entry to a network or system.