Inforamtion Gathering Basic

What is the primary purpose of information gathering in cybersecurity?

• A. To launch an attack on the target

• B. To gather data about the target’s vulnerabilities

• C. To exploit the target’s system

• D. To protect the attacker’s identity

Which of the following is a common method for information gathering?

• A. Phishing

• B. Social engineering

• C. Code injection

• D. Information gathering

What type of information is typically sought during the information gathering phase?

• A. Financial records

• B. Employee personal data

• C. Network infrastructure details

• D. Source code

Which of the following describes 'footprinting' in the context of information gathering?

• A. Hacking into a system to steal data

• B. Gathering information to build a map of the target’s network

• C. Planting a virus in the target system

• D. Deleting traces of the attack

What is the significance of 'WHOIS' databases in information gathering?

• A. They provide details about network vulnerabilities

• B. They offer information on domain registration and ownership

• C. They list common passwords used in attacks

• D. They track email phishing attempts

What kind of information can be obtained from DNS records during information gathering?

• A. Email credentials

• B. IP addresses and domain names

• C. Financial transactions

• D. User passwords

Which of the following is an example of passive information gathering?

• A. Directly probing the target’s network

• B. Social engineering attacks

• C. Monitoring public forums and social media

• D. Installing spyware on the target’s system

What does the term 'Open Source Intelligence' (OSINT) refer to in information gathering?

• A. Using publicly available sources to collect information

• B. Hacking into open-source software repositories

• C. Analyzing open ports on a network

• D. Deploying open-source tools for network attacks

Which of the following is a primary source of information for passive reconnaissance?

• A. Website defacement

• B. Publicly accessible websites and databases

• C. Direct network scanning

• D. Phishing emails

What is the main objective of social engineering in information gathering?

• A. To secure network infrastructure

• B. To trick individuals into revealing confidential information

• C. To install malware on a system

• D. To develop secure software