Ethical Hacking and CVSS Principles

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What is the primary purpose of CVSS in organizations?

To measure vulnerability severity accurately and consistently (correct)

To encrypt sensitive data

To ensure compliance with regulatory standards

To monitor network traffic

Which of the following is listed as a common use of CVSS?

Creating marketing strategies

Prioritizing vulnerability remediation activities (correct)

Developing new software systems

Conducting employee training

What type of attack is represented by an unauthorized user accessing a secured network?

Evil twin

Social engineering

Man-in-the-middle

Piggybacking (correct)

How does an evil twin attack function?

Through a fraudulent Wi-Fi access point Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary risk when users log into unsecured accounts with an evil twin setup?

Interception of sensitive information Signup and view all the answers

Which action can attackers easily perform with a fake access point after gaining credentials?

Connect to other related networks Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of an evil twin access point?

It adopts the same SSID and BSSID of nearby Wi-Fi networks Signup and view all the answers

What makes evil twin attacks particularly challenging to detect?

The ability to shut down instantly Signup and view all the answers

What technique might ethical hackers use to bypass security systems during their testing?

Leaving USB drives with auto-start software in public areas Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods is NOT mentioned as a technique for ethical hackers?

Malware distribution Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is specifically mentioned as a security scanner used by ethical hackers?

Nessus Signup and view all the answers

What vulnerability related to WPA3 encryption allows attackers to gain access to networks?

Dragonblood Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of employing long-term infiltration tactics in ethical hacking?

Access to highly sensitive information over time Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of WPA3 over WPA2?

Protection against offline dictionary attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of frameworks like Metasploit in ethical hacking?

To provide a platform for vulnerability demonstration and exploitation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a 'back-door' in the context of ethical hacking?

A hidden method to bypass normal authentication Signup and view all the answers

What potential issue occurs when file system permissions are improperly set?

Legitimate binaries can be replaced with malicious ones. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consequence of a process running under higher-level permissions after binary replacement?

The replaced binary executes under higher-level permissions. Signup and view all the answers

Which method of password cracking is known for requiring the least computational effort?

Dictionary attack Signup and view all the answers

What does a brute force attack require from the attacker?

A specific set of predefined values to test Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following vulnerabilities would allow an anonymous user to upload files to a Linux FTP server?

Improper file system permissions Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using brute force attacks compared to other methods?

They can take an extensive amount of time for complex passwords. Signup and view all the answers

Which process command can demonstrate that a binary file is actively running on a system?

ps Signup and view all the answers

What could indicate that a system has been compromised via an FTP server?

Presence of unknown files in the root directory. Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant disadvantage of bug bounty programs for organizations?

They might generate a high volume of low-quality submissions. Signup and view all the answers

Why might organizations miss out on the benefits of a bug bounty program?

They are unable to quickly address known problems. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes the majority focus of bug bounty participants?

72% are focused on web site vulnerabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible consequence of having an insufficient number of participants in a bug bounty program?

The program may not identify any vulnerabilities. Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential risk of allowing freelance researchers to test an organization's network?

It can lead to security breaches if not managed correctly. Signup and view all the answers

Why might organizations not achieve a significant return on investment (ROI) from bug bounties?

They are seeking vulnerabilities requiring specialized experience. Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration for organizations regarding the timing of bug bounty reports?

There is no guarantee on the timing or receipt of reports. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a bug bounty program doesn't lead to finding unknown issues for the company?

The program has little to no value for the organization. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an evil twin access point in a phishing scam?

To lure victims to a phishing site Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the risk that remains after all countermeasures have been applied?

Residual risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of session splicing in an IDS evasion technique?

To make it hard for IDS to detect attacks Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is designed for performing session splicing attacks?

Whisker Signup and view all the answers

What might a hacker do after collecting sensitive data from a phishing site?

Disconnect the victim from the fake site Signup and view all the answers

What common misconception is associated with inherent risks?

They can be entirely eliminated with proper controls Signup and view all the answers

What characteristics define a phishing site created through an evil twin attack?

Lures victims for sensitive data Signup and view all the answers

When an IDS stops reassembling a packet stream, what can lead to this situation?

Failure to receive packets within a reasonable time Signup and view all the answers

Which advantage is associated with using both symmetric and asymmetric cryptography in SSL/TLS?

It allows less-powerful devices to utilize symmetric encryption. Signup and view all the answers

Calculate the Annual Loss Expectancy (ALE) if the Single Loss Expectancy (SLE) is $440 and the Annual Rate of Occurrence (ARO) is 0.33.

$145.2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the Annual Rate of Occurrence (ARO) if a hard drive failure happens once every three years?

0.33 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding recovery costs associated with a hard drive failure?

Restoring the OS and software requires additional labor costs. Signup and view all the answers

Which attack type is identified as a known plaintext attack against DES that shows no added security with double encryption?

Meet-in-the-middle attack Signup and view all the answers

What is the cost of recovering a database and restoring the OS if each task takes 10 hours and 4 hours respectively at a rate of $10/hour?

$440 Signup and view all the answers

If the exposure factor (EF) is set to 1 (100%), what impact does it have on Single Loss Expectancy (SLE)?

It increases SLE to the asset value. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of SSL/TLS, what typically characterizes asymmetric cryptography?

It is suitable for securely negotiating session keys. Signup and view all the answers

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Test your knowledge on the primary purposes and uses of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) within organizations. This quiz covers various aspects of ethical hacking, including techniques, types of attacks, and specific tools used by ethical hackers. Delve into the concepts surrounding evil twin attacks and their implications in network security.