Exam PT0-003 Topic 2 Question 68 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's PT0-003 exam
Question #: 68
Topic #: 2
Which of the following methods would an attacker use to crack user accounts without triggering IDS/IPS alerts?

Suggested Answer: A Vote an answer

To avoid triggering IDS/IPS alerts, the attacker should use offline cracking on compromised hashes rather than direct brute-force attempts.
* Crack user accounts using compromised hashes (Option A):
* Hashes can be cracked offline using tools like Hashcat or John the Ripper.
* No direct login attempts, avoiding detection by security systems.

by Irma at Jan 12, 2026, 01:20 PM

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