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What is the preliminary stage of any cyber-attack?
What is the preliminary stage of any cyber-attack?
- Identifying vulnerable targets and pursuing a method to gain entry
- Reconnaissance and intelligence gathering on networks (correct)
- Compromising a network by attacking unpatched security software
- Engaging in 'social engineering' tactics
How do hackers typically engage with unsuspecting employees?
How do hackers typically engage with unsuspecting employees?
- By attacking unpatched security software on connected devices
- By identifying vulnerable targets and pursuing a method to gain entry
- By making fake sales calls
- Through phishing emails (correct)
What is the purpose of weaponisation in a cyber-attack?
What is the purpose of weaponisation in a cyber-attack?
- Engaging in 'social engineering' tactics
- Compromising a network by attacking unpatched security software
- Identifying vulnerable targets and pursuing a method to gain entry
- Turning an attack vector into a deliverable payload (correct)
What is one of the most common ways to compromise a network?
What is one of the most common ways to compromise a network?
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What is the purpose of 'social engineering' tactics in a cyber-attack?
What is the purpose of 'social engineering' tactics in a cyber-attack?
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Cyber-Attack Preliminaries
- The preliminary stage of any cyber-attack is often referred to as the Reconnaissance phase, where attackers gather information about the target organization.
Social Engineering Tactics
- Hackers typically engage with unsuspecting employees through Phishing emails, instant messages, or social media requests to trick them into divulging sensitive information or clicking on malicious links.
Weaponisation
- The purpose of Weaponisation in a cyber-attack is to create an exploit or malicious code that can bypass security controls and penetrate the target system.
Network Compromise
- One of the most common ways to compromise a network is through Unpatched Vulnerabilities, where attackers exploit weaknesses in outdated software or systems.
Social Engineering
- The purpose of Social Engineering tactics in a cyber-attack is to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential information or performing certain actions that can compromise security.
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