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Bruce’s strategy of sending one character at a time and measuring the time it takes for the device to complete the password authentication process is characteristic of a side-channel attack. In side-channel attacks, attackers exploit information leaked during the execution of cryptographic algorithms or other security protocols. In this case, the timing information provides clues about the correct characters in the password.

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• EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) documents and study guide.
• EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) course materials.

The scenario's focus on extracting strings from a suspect system for malware analysis aligns with the functionality of tools like ResourcesExtract:

• ResourcesExtract's Purpose: It's designed to extract specific resources, including strings, from executables and other file types. This is crucial for static malware analysis.
• String Search and Analysis: Finding and analyzing embedded strings can reveal malicious code behavior, function calls, and other clues about the malware's intent.

 Melanie discovered a logic flaw in the target web application that allowed her to view the source code. This flaw indicates a security misconfiguration, which can lead to further attacks. Security misconfigurations occur when an application or system is not properly configured, leaving it vulnerable to exploitation. References: EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) documents and study guide12.