Which of the following is a form of an Internet attack?
A. Searching for software design errors
B. Guessing user passwords based on their personal information
C. Breaking the deadman's door to gain entry
D. Planting a trojan horse
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Answer: D
A trojan horse is the only attack among the choices. The
other choices, may be considered risks but are not in
themselves attacks.
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