Hacking Fundamentals: Reconnaissance and Information Gathering
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What is the primary goal of the reconnaissance phase in the hacking process?

  • To analyze potential threats and attack vectors
  • To identify open ports and services on the target system
  • To gain access to the target system or network
  • To gather information about the target system or network (correct)
  • Which of the following techniques is NOT a part of the footprinting phase?

  • Social engineering
  • Searching publicly available information sources
  • Brute-force attacks (correct)
  • Dumpster diving
  • What is the purpose of port scanning in the hacking process?

  • To analyze potential threats and attack vectors
  • To gather information about the organization structure
  • To identify open ports and services on the target system (correct)
  • To gain access to the target system or network
  • What is the main difference between footprinting and enumeration?

    <p>Footprinting is passive, while enumeration is active</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of the hacking process involves analyzing potential threats and attack vectors?

    <p>Threat-modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of the hacking process?

    <p>To gain access to the target system or network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the exploitation phase in a system hacking scenario?

    <p>To gain unauthorized access to the target system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of lateral movement in a system hacking scenario?

    <p>To compromise additional systems or resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for exploiting vulnerabilities or misconfigurations to gain higher levels of access on the target system?

    <p>Privilege escalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of vulnerability analysis in a system hacking scenario?

    <p>To assess the target system for known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for establishing a persistent presence on the target system or network?

    <p>Gaining access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for taking steps to maintain access to the target system or network over time?

    <p>Maintaining access</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the Information Gathering phase in hacking or penetration testing?

    <p>To learn about the client or target machine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of collecting information about the target using technology?

    <p>Competitive Intelligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Footprinting in the reconnaissance phase?

    <p>To identify the security posture of the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of gathering information about the target without actively engaging with the target?

    <p>Passive Footprinting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the threat-modeling phase in hacking or penetration testing?

    <p>To develop plans of attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tool used to gather information about the target's domain name and IP addresses?

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

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