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Free CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Practice Question

An IT security analyst notices multiple user accounts from the administrative department are simultaneously locked out after a series of failed login attempts. What is the MOST likely indicator of malicious activity?

  • Legitimate users forgetting their passwords

  • A misconfiguration of account lockout policies

  • Password spraying attempt

  • Routine system maintenance causing accidental lockouts

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CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 / 
Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations
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