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?

Footprinting is passive, while enumeration is active (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Threat-modeling (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of the hacking process?

To gain access to the target system or network (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To gain unauthorized access to the target system (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To compromise additional systems or resources (B) 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?

Privilege escalation (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To assess the target system for known vulnerabilities and misconfigurations (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Gaining access (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Maintaining access (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To learn about the client or target machine (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Competitive Intelligence (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Footprinting in the reconnaissance phase?

To identify the security posture of the organization (A) 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?

Passive Footprinting (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To develop plans of attack (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Whois (B) Signup and view all the answers