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?

    <p>To gather information about the target system's operating system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>The website's background, network, and hosting history</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To gather information about a website's infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To identify potential vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a manual for ethical hacking and countermeasures</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

    <p>Ubuntu Linux 18.04</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide an overview of the system's details, such as operating system and running protocols</p> 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?

    <p>Web server OS detection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To identify potential vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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