Exploring Ethical Hacking Techniques

What is footprinting in ethical hacking?

• Footprinting is the process of gathering information about a target system or network in ethical hacking.

• Footprinting refers to the act of deleting unnecessary files from a system.

• Footprinting is the process of securing a network against attacks.

• Footprinting is a method used to encrypt data in transit.

Name two information gathering techniques used in footprinting.

• Social engineering

• IP address scanning

• DNS enumeration, WHOIS lookup

• Port scanning

What is the purpose of network scanning tools?

• To increase network speed and performance.

• The purpose of network scanning tools is to discover devices, identify open ports, and assess security vulnerabilities on a network.

• To create backups of network data.

• To monitor internet usage of employees.

List three popular network scanning tools.

• PingPlotter

• Nmap, Wireshark, Angry IP Scanner

• Fiddler

• NetSpot

How does a port scanner work?

• A port scanner monitors network traffic for security breaches.

• A port scanner is used to encrypt data during transmission.

• A port scanner sends requests to various ports on a target to identify open, closed, or filtered ports.

• A port scanner only checks the speed of the internet connection.

What is the difference between active and passive scanning?

• Active scanning only works on wireless networks.

• Active scanning sends requests to discover devices, while passive scanning monitors traffic without interaction.

• Passive scanning requires user interaction to function.

• Active scanning is slower than passive scanning.

Define social engineering in the context of cybersecurity.

• Social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people to obtain confidential information for fraudulent purposes.

• A strategy for increasing software performance.

• A technique for improving user interface design.

• A method to enhance network security through encryption.

What are some common social engineering tactics?

• Malware installation

• Spoofing

• DDoS attacks

• Phishing, pretexting, baiting, tailgating

How can phishing be classified as a social engineering tactic?

• Phishing is primarily used to install malware on devices.

• Phishing is classified as a social engineering tactic because it manipulates individuals into providing confidential information by exploiting trust.

• Phishing is a technical attack that does not involve human interaction.

• Phishing is a method of securing confidential information through encryption.

What does OSINT stand for?

• Open Source Information

• Official Source Intelligence

• Open Source Intelligence

• Online Security Intelligence