CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
When using STRIDE for threat modeling, which threat category involves an attacker gaining unauthorized access to a system by pretending to be a legitimate user?
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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Spoofing
Spoofing in STRIDE refers to impersonating something or someone else to gain unauthorized access, such as using stolen credentials.
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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Repudiation
Why it's wrong here
Repudiation is the ability to deny an action without proof.
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Information Disclosure
Why it's wrong here
Information disclosure is exposure of data to unauthorized parties.
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Tampering
Why it's wrong here
Tampering involves malicious modification of data or code.
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Spoofing
Why this is correct
Spoofing involves impersonation to gain unauthorized access.
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