200-201 Security Monitoring Practice Question
While analyzing a PCAP file in Wireshark, an analyst sees multiple GET requests to /login.php with different usernames in the URL parameters, all from the same source IP: 192.168.1.100 to 10.0.0.1. The HTTP response codes are mostly 200 OK. This pattern suggests which attack?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Brute force attack
Repeated login attempts with different usernames from the same IP is typical of a brute force attack against the login page.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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SQL injection
Why it's wrong here
SQL injection would show SQL syntax in parameters, not just repeated username attempts.
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Cross-site scripting (XSS)
Why it's wrong here
XSS involves injecting scripts into output, not multiple login attempts.
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Brute force attack
Why this is correct
Multiple login attempts from one IP with varying usernames is typical of credential brute forcing.
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Directory traversal
Why it's wrong here
Directory traversal uses ../ patterns in URL, not login attempts.
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