System Hacking Techniques Chapter 3

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What is the primary objective of system hacking?

  • Enhancing system performance
  • Improving system security
  • Unauthorized access or manipulation of systems (correct)
  • Conducting authorized system maintenance

Which of the following is NOT a common system hacking technique?

  • Social Engineering
  • Network Spoofing
  • Malware Injection
  • Encryption Cracking (correct)

What type of attack involves repeatedly guessing passwords until the correct one is found?

  • Dictionary Attack
  • Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack
  • Brute Force Attack (correct)
  • Social Engineering Attack

Which of the following techniques involves psychological manipulation of individuals to obtain confidential information or access to systems?

<p>Social Engineering (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

<p>Overloading a system or network to disrupt its normal functioning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which system hacking technique involves the interception of communication between two parties without their knowledge?

<p>Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the proactive approach mentioned in the text?

<p>To reduce the risk of malware exploiting outdated software (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the phishing scenario, what is the attacker's goal?

<p>To gain unauthorized access to the employee's bank account (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes spear phishing attacks different from regular phishing attacks?

<p>They target specific individuals or organizations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the pretexting scenario, how does the attacker gain access?

<p>By impersonating an IT technician (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique does tailgating involve?

<p>Physically following authorized personnel to gain access (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a social engineering technique mentioned in the text?

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

In the given scenario, what technique is the hacker using to intercept user traffic?

<p>Man-in-the-Middle attack (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which security measure helps prevent attackers from intercepting or tampering with data during transmission?

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

What is the primary purpose of ethical hacking?

<p>To improve an organization's security posture (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a security researcher discovers a vulnerability in a software application, what is the recommended ethical approach?

<p>Responsibly disclose the issue to the vendor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What legal act may an individual face consequences for if they gain unauthorized access to a company's network and steal confidential data?

<p>Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an organization that provides ethical guidelines for security professionals?

<p>EC-Council (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Social Engineering involves falsifying network data to impersonate another device or user.

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

Malware Injection is the introduction of benign software into a system to enhance its performance.

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

Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks aim to disrupt a system's normal functioning by overloading it.

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

Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks involve the interception of communication between two parties with their consent.

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

Brute Force Attack involves randomly guessing passwords until the correct one is found.

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

Pretexting involves creating a false scenario to gain access to information or resources.

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

Tailgating in system hacking refers to following authorized personnel to gain access to restricted areas.

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

Phishing is a system hacking technique that involves sending deceptive emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information.

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

Spear Phishing uses generic emails to target a wide range of individuals or organizations.

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

Tailgating in system hacking can involve physically following a hacker to gain unauthorized access to networks.

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

SSL/TLS encryption can prevent attackers from intercepting or tampering with data during communication between clients and servers.

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

Certificate Pinning is a technique used to enhance the security posture of software applications.

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

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is not relevant for securing communication between clients and servers.

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

Ethical hacking involves violating laws like the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA).

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

Unauthorized hacking can lead to severe legal consequences, such as facing charges for computer fraud and identity theft.

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

What is the primary objective of system hacking?

<p>Unauthorized access or manipulation of computer systems or networks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

<p>Overloading a system or network to disrupt its normal functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What system hacking technique involves the interception of communication between two parties without their knowledge?

<p>Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of attack involves repeatedly guessing passwords until the correct one is found?

<p>Brute Force Attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technique involves using a precompiled list of common passwords to guess user credentials?

<p>Dictionary Attack</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of phishing attacks?

<p>The main goal of phishing attacks is to trick users into revealing sensitive information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define Spear Phishing and provide an example scenario.

<p>Spear Phishing is a targeted phishing attack tailored to specific individuals or organizations. An example scenario is when a hacker poses as a CEO to request an urgent wire transfer from the CFO.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Pretexting and how is it used in social engineering?

<p>Pretexting involves creating a false scenario to gain access to information or resources. It is used in social engineering to deceive individuals into providing sensitive data.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain Tailgating in the context of system hacking.

<p>Tailgating in system hacking refers to physically following authorized personnel to gain access to restricted areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Brute Force Attack in system hacking?

<p>The purpose of a Brute Force Attack is to repeatedly guess passwords until the correct one is found.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is tailgating in system hacking?

<p>Tailgating in system hacking involves physically following a hacker to gain unauthorized access to networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does pretexting involve in system hacking?

<p>Pretexting involves creating a false scenario to gain access to information or resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does phishing relate to system hacking?

<p>Phishing is a system hacking technique that involves sending deceptive emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the technique of spear phishing and how is it different from regular phishing?

<p>Spear Phishing uses personalized emails to target specific individuals or organizations, unlike regular phishing which uses generic emails.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pretexting and how is it used in system hacking?

<p>Pretexting involves creating a false scenario to gain access to information or resources.</p> Signup and view all the answers

___ is the unauthorized access or manipulation of computer systems or networks.

<p>System Hacking</p> Signup and view all the answers

___ involves introducing malicious software into a system to gain unauthorized access or cause damage.

<p>Malware Injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

____ involves falsification of network data to impersonate another device or user.

<p>Network Spoofing</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ___ Attack involves repeatedly guessing passwords until the correct one is found.

<p>Brute Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

Using a precompiled list of common passwords to guess user credentials is known as a ___ Attack.

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

Phishing is a system hacking technique that involves sending ______ emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information.

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

Tailgating in system hacking can involve physically following authorized personnel to gain access to ______ areas.

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

Pretexting involves creating a false ______ or scenario to gain access to information or resources.

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

Spear Phishing uses generic emails to target a wide range of individuals or ______.

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

Brute Force Attack involves randomly guessing ______ until the correct one is found.

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

____ involves creating a false scenario to gain access to information or resources.

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

____ is the introduction of benign software into a system to enhance its performance.

<p>Malware Injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

____ Attack involves randomly guessing passwords until the correct one is found.

<p>Brute Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

____ in system hacking refers to following authorized personnel to gain access to restricted areas.

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

____ is a system hacking technique that involves sending deceptive emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information.

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

Match the following system hacking techniques with their descriptions:

<p>Phishing = Sending deceptive emails or messages to trick users into revealing sensitive information. Spear Phishing = Targeted phishing attacks tailored to specific individuals or organizations. Pretexting = Creating a false pretext or scenario to gain access to information or resources. Tailgating = Physically following authorized personnel to gain access to restricted areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following system hacking techniques with their examples:

<p>Phishing = An employee receives an email purportedly from their bank, requesting them to verify their account information by clicking on a link. Spear Phishing = A hacker researches an organization's employees on social media to craft personalized phishing emails. Pretexting = A hacker impersonates an IT technician and calls an employee, claiming to be troubleshooting an issue with their computer. Tailgating = Physically following authorized personnel to gain access to restricted areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following system hacking techniques with their primary purpose:

<p>Phishing = Trick users into revealing sensitive information Spear Phishing = Tailored attacks exploiting trust and authority Pretexting = Gain access to information or resources Tailgating = Physically gaining unauthorized access</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following system hacking techniques with their outcomes:

<p>Phishing = Obtaining sensitive information through deceptive emails Spear Phishing = Successfully tricking individuals using personalized attacks Pretexting = Gaining access under false pretenses Tailgating = Physically infiltrating restricted areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the system hacking technique with its method of access:

<p>Phishing = Deceptive emails or messages Spear Phishing = Personalized targeted attacks Pretexting = Creating false scenarios Tailgating = Physically following authorized personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the system hacking technique with its description:

<p>Password Attacks = Unauthorized attempts to access a system by guessing or stealing passwords. Malware Injection = Introduction of malicious software into a system to gain unauthorized access or cause damage. Social Engineering = Psychological manipulation of individuals to obtain confidential information or access to systems. Network Spoofing = Falsification of network data to impersonate another device or user.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the system hacking technique with its example scenario:

<p>Brute Force Attack = An attacker uses automated software to repeatedly try different combinations of characters until they guess the correct password to gain access to an organization's network. Dictionary Attack = Using a precompiled list of common passwords to guess user credentials. Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks = Overloading a system or network to disrupt its normal functioning. Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks = Interception of communication between two parties without their knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the security consequence with the action:

<p>Unauthorized hacking = Can lead to data breaches, financial loss, and reputational damage for organizations. Security researcher discovers vulnerability = Recommended ethical approach is responsible disclosure. Individual gains unauthorized access to company's network and steals data = May face consequences under computer fraud and identity theft laws. Ethical hacking = Involves legally authorized testing of systems for vulnerabilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the term with its definition in system hacking:

<p>Tailgating = Physically following a hacker or authorized personnel to gain unauthorized access. Spear Phishing = Using deceptive emails targeting specific individuals or organizations. Pretexting = Creating false scenarios or scenarios to gain access to information or resources. Certificate Pinning = Enhancing security by associating a host with its expected public key.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the security measure with its purpose in preventing attacks:

<p>SSL/TLS encryption = Prevents attackers from intercepting or tampering with data during communication between clients and servers. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) = Relevant for securing communication between clients and servers. Certificate Pinning = Enhances security posture by associating a host with its expected public key. Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks = Aims to disrupt a system's normal functioning by overloading it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following techniques for system hacking with their descriptions:

<p>Pretexting = Involves creating a false scenario to gain access to information or resources Tailgating = Refers to following authorized personnel to gain access to restricted areas Malware Injection = Involves introducing malicious software into a system to gain unauthorized access or cause damage Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack = Involves the interception of communication between two parties without their knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to system hacking with their definitions:

<p>Spear Phishing = System hacking technique that involves sending deceptive emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information Brute Force Attack = Involves repeatedly guessing passwords until the correct one is found Phishing = System hacking technique that involves sending deceptive emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information Denial of Service (DoS) Attack = Aim is to disrupt a system's normal functioning by overloading it</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following system hacking techniques with their objectives:

<p>Tailgating = Gain access to restricted areas by following authorized personnel Malware Injection = Introduce malicious software to gain unauthorized access or cause damage Brute Force Attack = Repeatedly guess passwords until the correct one is found Phishing = Trick users into revealing sensitive information by sending deceptive emails</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following system hacking techniques with their methods:

<p>Pretexting = Create a false scenario to gain access to information or resources Spear Phishing = Send deceptive emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information Tailgating = Follow authorized personnel to gain access to restricted areas Brute Force Attack = Repeatedly guess passwords until the correct one is found</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts related to system hacking with their explanations:

<p>Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attack = Intercept communication between two parties without their knowledge Denial of Service (DoS) Attack = Disrupt system's normal functioning by overloading it Phishing = Send deceptive emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information Malware Injection = Introduce malicious software for unauthorized access or damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Malware Injection involves introducing beneficial software into a system.

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

Social Engineering is the psychological manipulation of individuals to obtain confidential information.

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

Network Spoofing involves impersonating another user on a network.

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

Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks aim to enhance the normal functioning of a system.

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

A Brute Force Attack involves guessing passwords until the correct one is found.

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

Pretexting involves creating a false scenario to gain unauthorized access to information or resources.

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

Tailgating in system hacking refers to sending deceptive emails to trick users into revealing sensitive information.

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

Brute Force Attack involves intercepting communication between two parties with their consent.

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

Spear Phishing uses personalized emails to target specific individuals or organizations.

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

Social Engineering techniques like phishing focus on exploiting physical security measures to gain unauthorized access.

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

Preventive Measures for system hacking include Encryption (SSL/TLS) and Secure Protocols.

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

Ethical guidelines for security professionals are outlined by organizations like EC-Council or ISC².

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

Phishing is a system hacking technique that involves sending deceptive emails to obtain sensitive information.

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

A Brute Force Attack involves systematically trying different passwords until the correct one is found.

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

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is not relevant for securing communication between clients and servers.

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

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