Passive Footprinting: Gathering OS Information on Target Organizations

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What is the primary goal of passive footprinting in ethical hacking?

To map the target system's network architecture

To launch a direct attack on the target system

To exploit vulnerabilities in the target system's operating system

To gather information about the target system without being detected (correct)

What information can be obtained through passive footprinting techniques?

The target system's user credentials and authentication mechanisms

The target system's network architecture and firewall configuration

Only the target system's IP address and hostname

The target system's operating system, city, country, and IP address (correct)

What is the difference between active and passive footprinting?

Active footprinting involves direct engagement with the target system, while passive footprinting does not (correct)

Active footprinting is faster, while passive footprinting is slower

Active footprinting is more reliable, while passive footprinting is less reliable

Active footprinting is used for OS detection, while passive footprinting is used for network mapping

What is the purpose of using Censys web service in this lab?

To gather information about the target system's operating system Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the 'What's that site running?' tool?

To extract information about a website's infrastructure and technologies used Signup and view all the answers

What type of footprinting is being demonstrated in the scenario described?

Passive footprinting Signup and view all the answers

What information can be gathered from the 'Site Report' page?

The website's background, network, and hosting history Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Look up' button in the 'What's that site running?' tool?

To gather information about a website's infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of gathering information about the target organization's systems and networks?

To identify potential vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of the 'CEH Lab Manual' to the scenario described?

It is a manual for ethical hacking and countermeasures Signup and view all the answers

What type of footprinting is being demonstrated in the given screenshot?

Passive footprinting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of using tools like 'What's that site running?' for system information gathering?

To gather information about a website's infrastructure without actively engaging with the website Signup and view all the answers

What is the operating system of the host shown in the screenshot?

Ubuntu Linux 18.04 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Basic Information' section in the screenshot?

To provide an overview of the system's details, such as operating system and running protocols Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique used to gather information about a target system's web server and its operating system?

Web server OS detection Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of gathering information about a target system's protocols and software?

To identify potential vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

Passive Footprinting: Gathering OS Information on Target Organizations

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