APT Hacking Core Steps
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Which step is considered the most critical for an APT hacker?

  • Exploitation
  • Maintaining Access
  • Enumeration
  • Reconnaissance (correct)

    • Exploitation is the phase where you maintain access to the target.

    False

    What is the final part of the reconnaissance phase called?

    Enumeration

    During the _____ phase, an APT hacker takes advantage of identified vulnerabilities.

    <p>Exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following steps with their descriptions:

    <p>Reconnaissance = Understanding the target's business and technologies Enumeration = Identifying specific details such as software version Exploitation = Taking advantage of vulnerabilities Maintaining Access = Ensuring continued access to the target system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important key to success during the exploitation phase?

    <p>Preparing properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary goal of the clean-up phase is to enhance security measures.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the technique of using a compromised system to access other systems on the network?

    <p>Pivoting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In an APT attack, the _____ phase involves obtaining and analyzing all available information about the target.

    <p>Reconnaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the exfiltration phase?

    <p>Cleaning up evidence of the attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Lily-padding = Moving through the network stealthily Exfiltration = Extracting data from a system Reconnaissance = Gathering information about the target Spear social engineering = Manipulating specific individuals into revealing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Remote and wireless systems are targeted because they typically have stricter security controls in place.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data might an APT hacker be interested in exfiltrating?

    <p>Usernames, passwords, or large data archives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of hardware spear-phishing?

    <p>To target end-users and key physical locations using Trojan devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireless networks and vulnerabilities aim to provide as much anonymity as possible.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the primary means of anonymous purchasing mentioned?

    <p>Cash, credit card gift cards, digital currencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of _____ devices can help compromise an attached computer system.

    <p>Trojan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Wireless vulnerabilities = Anonymity in close proximity Rogue wireless access points = Specially designed wireless clients Anonymous purchasing = Using cash or digital currencies Physical infiltration = Targeting specific locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of combining physical infiltration with attacks?

    <p>To gain access to intermediate systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Credit card gift cards require personal information for activation.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Digital currencies are made to keep all transactions _____ during purchases.

    <p>anonymous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using an intermediate system for anonymous internet activity?

    <p>To make activities untraceable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using a personal phone is recommended for anonymous reconnaissance activities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a burn phone?

    <p>A temporary phone used to conduct activities and then discarded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using an open wireless network allows attackers to probe and attack their target without revealing their _______.

    <p>identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following technologies with their descriptions:

    <p>Open wireless networks = Free and vulnerable access to the internet Virtual private server pivots = Routing communications through a different location Web proxy = Anonymizing web traffic VOIP systems = Internet-based phone call services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be used to spoof your caller ID?

    <p>SpoofCard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chaining multiple systems together can help minimize traceability.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What payment methods can be used to purchase pivot systems anonymously?

    <p>Anonymous payment systems or cash.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase focuses on identifying specific details about a system within an organization?

    <p>Enumeration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The clean-up phase is primarily focused on gathering information about the target.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal during the exploitation phase of an APT attack?

    <p>To take advantage of identified vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ phase of an APT attack involves obtaining sensitive information such as data and credentials.

    <p>exfiltration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following APT hacking phases with their descriptions:

    <p>Reconnaissance = Understanding the target's environment Enumeration = Identifying specific details within a system Exploitation = Taking advantage of vulnerabilities Exfiltration = Transferring data out of the target's network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the progression phase of an APT attack, what activity does 'leapfrogging' refer to?

    <p>Using a compromised system to target other systems on the network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The key to success during the clean-up phase is to leave evidence of the attack.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for gaining more rights or access to a compromised system during an APT attack?

    <p>Progression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the ____ phase, an APT hacker focuses on manipulating individuals to disclose sensitive information.

    <p>spear social engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following APT hacker attack phases with their descriptions:

    <p>Reconnaissance = Gathering information about the target Exploitation = Taking advantage of vulnerabilities Clean Up = Removing traces of the attack Exfiltration = Retrieving data from the target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of data is NOT typically of interest to an APT hacker?

    <p>Telecommunication plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Remote and wireless systems are specifically targeted because they usually have more restrictive security controls.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one technique used by APT hackers to advance deeper into a target organization.

    <p>Lily-padding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technology can be used to obscure the original source of network communication?

    <p>Virtual private servers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Burn phones are meant to be used long-term and are registered under your name.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of using a virtual private server in anonymous internet activity?

    <p>To obscure the original source of network communications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To maintain anonymity during phone calls, you should use a _____ phone.

    <p>burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following technologies with their usage:

    <p>Web proxy = Anonymizing web traffic VOIP system = Making phone calls online Spoofing services = Hiding caller identity Open Wi-Fi networks = Accessing the internet anonymously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to delay investigators during anonymous online activities?

    <p>Chain multiple pivot systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Purchasing pivot systems anonymously is not possible through online payment methods.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name a service that can be used to spoof caller ID.

    <p>SpoofCard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary aim of targeting wireless networks and vulnerabilities?

    <p>To provide anonymity while being physically close to the target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trojan hardware devices are used to improve the security of computer systems.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one method to keep purchases anonymous?

    <p>Using credit card gift cards or digital currencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An attacker may target the homes of users and remote third-party facilities during ______ infiltration.

    <p>physical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of purchasing methods with their characteristics:

    <p>Credit Card Gift Cards = Do not require personal information for activation Digital Currencies = Transactions are kept anonymous Cash = Traditional method of anonymous purchasing Anonymous Purchasing Tools = Used to buy tools or services without revealing identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of ATP hacker foundational tools?

    <p>They aim to maintain anonymity during attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anonymous purchasing can often be done without using cash.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of locations may be targeted during physical infiltration?

    <p>Facilities owned by target organizations, homes of users, remote third-party facilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following phases includes taking advantage of identified vulnerabilities?

    <p>Exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The clean-up phase is primarily focused on maintaining access to the target.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary activity performed during the reconnaissance phase?

    <p>Gathering information about the target</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phase where an APT hacker identifies specific details about a system within an organization is called _____ phase.

    <p>Enumeration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following APT hacking phases with their primary focus:

    <p>Reconnaissance = Gathering detailed information about the target Exploitation = Taking advantage of vulnerabilities Maintaining Access = Ensuring continued access to the compromised system Clean Up = Removing evidence of the attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following refers to the method of gaining access to additional systems on a targeted network using a compromised system?

    <p>Lily-padding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of the clean-up phase is to leave evidence of the attack.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for obtaining all available information regarding the target during the APT hacker attack phases?

    <p>Reconnaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the _____ phase, an APT hacker focuses on manipulating individuals into disclosing sensitive information.

    <p>spear social engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Exploitation = Gaining more rights to a compromised system Progression = Advancing deeper into a target organization Exfiltration = Extracting data from the target Clean-Up = Removing evidence of an attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data might an APT hacker seek to exfiltrate?

    <p>Usernames and passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one technique used during the progression phase to access more systems.

    <p>Pivoting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireless systems are typically targeted due to having more restrictive security controls.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of tools used by ATP hackers?

    <p>To maintain anonymity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, are designed to keep transactions anonymous.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two methods used for anonymous purchasing mentioned in the content?

    <p>Credit card gift cards and digital currencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    End-user wireless clients can be targeted using specially designed _____ access points.

    <p>rogue wireless</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of infiltration with their specific targets:

    <p>Wireless networks = End-user devices Trojan hardware = Attached computer systems Physical infiltration = Specific facilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method does NOT require personal information for activation?

    <p>Credit card gift card</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Wireless networks and vulnerabilities are primarily aimed at providing maximum exposure.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of physical infiltration in a targeted attack?

    <p>To compromise key systems or physical assets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of using an open wireless network in anonymous internet activity?

    <p>To mask the user's IP address</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A burn phone is a device that is used for long-term communication and is registered under your name.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using a virtual private server in anonymous internet activity?

    <p>To act as an intermediary that masks the original source of communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary goal of anonymous internet activities is to keep communications _____ and _____ to prevent tracing.

    <p>anonymous, untraceable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following technologies with their primary applications:

    <p>Open wireless networks = Probing and attacking targets without revealing identity Virtual private server pivots = Masking source IP address for anonymous communication Web proxies = Accessing blocked content and maintaining anonymity Burn phones = Temporary phone usage for reconnaissance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology can be used to spoof your caller ID?

    <p>SpoofCard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chaining multiple systems together is a method used to enhance traceability of online activities.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What payment methods can be used to purchase pivot systems anonymously?

    <p>Anonymous payment systems, such as cryptocurrency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    APT Hacking Core Steps

    • Seven major steps within each phase of AHM: Reconnaissance, Enumeration, Exploitation, Maintaining Access, Clean up, Progression, Exfiltration.
    • These phases can be iterative and completed in a different order or many times within one attack.

    Reconnaissance

    • Most critical step for an APT hacker.
    • The difference between a smart threat and an advanced threat is performing proper reconnaissance.
    • The phase cannot be rushed or undervalued.
    • An APT hacker must fully understand the target, its business, its people, and the technologies in place.

    Enumeration

    • Considered the final part of reconnaissance where the hacker focuses on identifying specific details about a particular piece or system within an organization.
    • Examples include identifying specific software versions, user name structure, and responsible parties for specific systems.

    Exploitation

    • The phase where the hacker takes advantage of the vulnerabilities identified during reconnaissance and enumeration.
    • Exploiting these vulnerabilities typically gains a foothold into a target organization.
    • The key to success is proper preparation.

    Clean Up

    • Involves clearing up evidence of successful exploitation.
    • Removing evidence of the method used to access a system.
    • Completing removing all traces of enumeration and reconnaissance.

    Progression

    • Progression can take various forms, such as gaining more rights to the system compromised during exploitation.
    • Gaining access to more systems on the targeted network.
    • Some individuals refer to this as Lily-padding, Leapfrogging, or Pivoting, where the compromised system is used to target other systems on the internal network.
    • The objective is to progress deeper into the target organization until the attacker reaches their intended goal or asset.

    Exfiltration

    • As an APT hacker, you must consider the most effective way to get the data you need from your target.
    • That data could be anything, from a user name and password to another target system to a multi-terabyte archive.

    APT Hacker Attack Phases

    • Five phases: Reconnaissance, Spear Social Engineering, Remote and Wireless, Hardware Spear-phishing, Physical Infiltration.

    Reconnaissance (Attack Phase)

    • All available information about the target is obtained and analyzed.

    Spear Social Engineering (Attack Phase)

    • Targets specific individuals, likely to be exploitable.
    • Individuals ideally have access to the target asset.
    • Individuals are manipulated via digital methods (e-mail, instant messaging, USB drives) to disclose sensitive information, credentials, or remote access.

    Remote and Wireless (Attack Phase)

    • Remote locations, wireless systems, and remote end users are targeted due to less restrictive security controls.
    • Wireless networks and wireless vulnerabilities are exploited to provide anonymity while keeping the hacker within a physical proximity to systems owned by the target organization.
    • End-user wireless clients are also targeted using specially designed and extensible rogue wireless access points.

    Hardware Spear-phishing (Attack Phase)

    • Targets end users and key physical locations using trojan hardware devices.
    • These hardware devices compromise an attached computer or remotely accessible bugging systems.

    Physical Infiltration (Attack Phase)

    • Targets specific physical locations including facilities owned by the target organization, homes of target users, remote third-party facilities, and remote workers at their hotels.
    • Physical infiltration is combined with attacks designed to compromise key technical systems, bug physical areas, obtain access to intermediate systems, and target physical assets.

    APT Hacker Foundational Tools

    • Tools and techniques are necessary in almost every phase of the attack.
    • The primary purpose of these tools is to maintain the hacker’s anonymity.
    • In the digital world, we always leave small traces of our existence.
    • The traces should be extremely small, leading investigators on a wild goose chase.

    Anonymous Purchasing

    • Tools and services are necessary to purchase.
    • To keep purchases anonymous, there are several options besides cash.
    • Options include credit card gift cards and digital currencies.
    • Credit card gift cards do not require any personal information for activation.
    • Digital currencies keep transactions anonymous.

    Anonymous Internet Activity

    • When using the internet, maintain anonymous and untraceable activity levels.
    • This is accomplished by tunneling all communications through an intermediate system.
    • The intermediate system will appear to be the source of the network communication.
    • The three primary technologies are: open, free, or vulnerable wireless networks, virtual private server pivots, and web and socks proxy.

    Anonymous Phone Calls

    • When using the phone system, such as for reconnaissance or social engineering attacks, it is crucial to use a phone with no connection to the hacker.
    • Use a burn phone, a phone used temporarily and discarded when finished.
    • These phones are inexpensive and do not require a contact.
    • Cash or anonymous payment methods are an option.
    • Spoof caller IDs through inexpensive services such as SpoofCard.
    • Use Internet-based Voice Over IP (VOIP) to place phone calls.
    • Utilize hardware- and software-based voice changing systems.

    APT Hacking Phases

    • Seven Core Steps: Reconnaissance, Enumeration, Exploitation, Maintaining Access, Clean Up, Progression, Exfiltration
    • Iterative & Flexible: Steps can be repeated, changed in order, and performed multiple times within a single attack.

    Reconnaissance

    • Crucial Stage: Central to differentiating between a basic and advanced threat.
    • Thorough Understanding: Key to successful reconnaissance is gaining comprehensive knowledge of the target, encompassing their business, personnel, and deployed technologies.

    Enumeration

    • Final Reconnaissance Stage: Focus on identifying specific details about a target system or component within an organization.
    • Specific Details: Includes identifying specific software versions, user naming conventions, and individuals responsible for particular systems.

    Exploitation

    • Commonly Associated with Hacking: The stage where identified vulnerabilities from reconnaissance and enumeration are exploited.
    • Foothold Establishment: Exploitation aims to gain initial access into the target organization.
    • Preparation is Key: Successful exploitation relies on proper preparation during reconnaissance and enumeration phases.

    Clean Up

    • Multiple Forms: Can involve removing evidence of successful exploitation, access maintenance techniques, or even completely erasing traces of reconnaissance and enumeration.

    Progression

    • Diverse Methods: Involves gaining further permissions within the compromised system or expanding access to additional systems on the target network.
    • Terminology: Techniques like "lily-padding," "leapfrogging," and "pivoting" are used to describe moving deeper into the target network.
    • Targeted Progression: Objective is to advance through the target organization until reaching the desired goal or asset.

    Exfiltration

    • Data Retrieval Strategy: Determines the most effective way to extract necessary data from the target.
    • Data Variations: Can range from obtaining user credentials to acquiring massive data archives.

    APT Hacker Attack Phases

    • Five Major Phases: Reconnaissance, Spear Social Engineering, Remote and Wireless, Hardware Spear-Phishing, Physical Infiltration

    Reconnaissance (Extended)

    • Information Gathering: Collecting and analyzing all available information pertaining to the target organization.

    Spear Social Engineering

    • Exploiting Individuals: Targeting specific individuals who are likely to be vulnerable and have access to the targeted asset.
    • Manipulating Behavior: Utilizing digital methods like email, instant messaging, or USB drives to induce individuals to disclose sensitive information, credentials, or provide remote access.

    Remote and Wireless

    • Targeting Remote Locations: Leveraging reconnaissance data to focus on remote locations, wireless systems, and remote users due to potentially weaker security controls.
    • Wireless Vulnerability Exploitation: Targeting wireless networks and weaknesses to gain anonymity while maintaining proximity to the target organization.
    • Rogue Access Point Targeting: Creating and using specially designed rogue wireless access points to target end-user wireless clients.

    Hardware Spear-Phishing

    • Trojan Devices: Utilizing purpose-built hardware devices to compromise attached computer systems or remotely accessible bugging systems.

    Physical Infiltration

    • Targeting Physical Locations: Targeting physical locations including target organization facilities, homes of target users, remote third-party facilities, and remote workers.
    • Physical Asset Compromise: Utilizing physical infiltration to compromise key technical systems, bug physical areas, obtain access to intermediate systems, and target physical assets.

    APT Hacker Foundational Tools

    • Anonymity Maintenance: Using tools and techniques to maximize anonymity during attacks.
    • Trace Minimization: Emphasis on leaving minimal traces of activity, leading investigators on false trails.

    Anonymous Purchasing

    • Maintaining Anonymity: Employing methods to purchase digital and physical tools anonymously.
    • Purchase Options: Utilizing gift cards, digital currencies like Bitcoin or Litecoin, and cash.

    Anonymous Internet Activity

    • Untraceable Activity: Ensuring all internet interactions are anonymous and untraceable.
    • Communication Tunneling: Routing communications through intermediary systems to obscure the source of network traffic.
    • Anonymity Methods: Leveraging open wireless networks, virtual private servers, and web/socks proxies.

    Anonymous Phone Calls

    • Burn Phone Usage: Utilizing temporary phones (burn phones) for phone calls related to reconnaissance and social engineering attacks.
    • Spoofed Caller ID: Using services like SpoofCard to disguise caller ID information.
    • VOIP Systems: Utilizing Voice over IP systems to place phone calls anonymously.
    • Voice Modification: Employing hardware and software-based voice changing systems.

    APT Hacking Core Steps

    • There are seven major steps within each phase of APT hacking: Reconnaissance, Enumeration, Exploitation, Maintaining Access, Clean up, Progression, and Exfiltration.
    • The phases can be iterative, performed in different order, and multiple times within one attack.

    Reconnaissance

    • Most critical step for an APT hacker.
    • Proper reconnaissance differentiates a smart threat from an advanced threat.
    • This phase should not be rushed or undervalued.
    • It involves understanding the target, its business, people, and technologies.

    Enumeration

    • Final part of reconnaissance.
    • Focuses on identifying specific details about a system within an organization.
    • For example, identifying: Specific software versions, user name structures, responsible parties for specific systems.

    Exploitation

    • This is where vulnerabilities identified during reconnaissance and enumeration are exploited.
    • Typically gains some foothold into a target organization.
    • Proper preparation is key to success during this phase.

    Clean Up

    • This phase involves removing evidence of successful exploitation, methods used to maintain access, and traces of enumeration and reconnaissance.

    Progression

    • It involves gaining more rights to the compromised system, access to more systems on the targeted network, and targeting other systems on the internal network.
    • Other names for this phase include: Lily-padding, Leapfrogging, and Pivoting.

    Exfiltration

    • This phase considers the most effective way to extract data from the target.
    • This data can vary from small, like a username and password, to large, like a multi-terabyte archive.

    APT Hacker Attack Phases

    • There are five major phases: Reconnaissance, Spear Social Engineering, Remote and Wireless, Hardware Spear-phishing, and Physical Infiltration.

    Reconnaissance

    • Captures detailed information about the target and its environment.

    Spear Social Engineering

    • Manipulates specific individuals likely to have access to target assets into disclosing sensitive information, credentials, and remote access.
    • Uses digital methods such as emails, instant messages, and USB drives.

    Remote and Wireless

    • Targets remote locations, wireless systems, and remote end users with less restrictive security controls.
    • Targets wireless networks and vulnerabilities for anonymity.
    • Exploits end-user wireless clients using specially designed rogue wireless access points.

    Hardware Spear-phishing

    • Uses Trojan hardware devices that can compromise systems or remotely bug them.

    Physical Infiltration

    • Involves compromising facilities owned by the target, homes of target users, and remote third-party facilities.
    • Combines physical infiltration with attacks designed to compromise key technical systems, physically bug areas, and access target physical assets.

    ATP Hacker Foundational Tools

    • These tools are crucial for anonymity and leaving minimal traces.

    Anonymous Purchasing

    • Uses credit card gift cards and digital currencies to maintain anonymity during purchases.

    Anonymous Internet Activity

    • Uses open and vulnerable wireless networks, virtual private server pivots, and web and socks proxies to tunnel communications.

    Anonymous Phone Calls

    • Uses burn phones, spoofed caller IDs, VOIP systems, and voice changing systems for anonymity in phone calls.

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