In an unprotected network file repository, a penetration tester discovers a text file containing usernames and passwords in cleartext and a spreadsheet containing data for 50 employees, including full names, roles, and serial numbers. The tester realizes some of the passwords in the text file follow the format: <name- serial_number>.
Which of the following would be the best action for the tester to take NEXT with this information?
- Create a custom password dictionary as preparation for password spray testing.
- Recommend using a password manager/vault instead of text files to store passwords securely.
- Recommend configuring password complexity rules in all the systems and applications.
- Document the unprotected file repository as a finding in the penetration-testing report.
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