Which parameter indicates a 'Web Cache Poisoning' exploit intent?
A. An attacker cuts a physical underwater fiber optic internet line.
B. An attacker sends thousands of unwanted physical junk mail deliveries to an office building.
C. An attacker updates a computer's local graphics driver without authorization.
D. An attacker manipulates a web server's proxy cache hub into storing and serving a flawed or malicious version of a webpage to subsequent innocent users.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Web cache poisoning involves forcing cache servers to store invalid or malicious HTTP responses, which are then distributed to unsuspecting users requesting the same page.
What mechanism does a web browser implement to store layout stylesheets and image files from visited websites inside device storage to avoid re-downloading them on subsequent visits?
A.Browser Caching
B.Altering localized device hardware MAC address registries
C.Running outbound SMTP mail server delivery routines
Explanation:
Browser caching saves static website assets (like logos, CSS files, and scripts) to the local hard drive, reducing page load times and saving bandwidth during repeat visits.
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