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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Threat-modeling (D)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (B)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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