Question

_______________ attacks always need physical access to the system that is having password file or the hacker needs to crack the system by other means.

(a) online

(b) offline

(c) password

(d) non-electronic

I had been asked this question in exam.

Asked question is from Password Cracking and Security Measures topic in division Cyber Security Types of Cyber Security

Answer 1

Right option is (b) offline

To explain I would say: Offline password attacks are carried out from a location other than the real computer where the password resides or was used. They need physical access to the system that is having a password file or the hacker needs to crack the system by other means.