Typically, an intruder accesses a system using a compromised account, and may attempt a(n) _____, which is an unauthorized attempt to increase permission levels.
A) privilege escalation attack
B) denial-of-service attack
C) malware penetration attack
D) identity management invasion

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The definition provided describes a privilege escalation attack - this is when a user tries to gain access to higher levels of permission than what they are authorized for. It is a common tactic used by intruders who have already gained access to a system to try to gain even more control. The other options given are not relevant to this specific scenario.

Typically, an Intruder Accesses a System Using a Compromised Account