Ethical Hacker Security Flashcards
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Which tool is a widely used framework for developing and executing exploit code?
Answer: Metasploit
Metasploit is a penetration testing framework that bundles exploits, payloads, and modules.
What is the purpose of privilege escalation after gaining initial access?
Answer: Gain higher-level permissions
Privilege escalation elevates an attacker's access from a low-privilege account to admin/root.
Which password attack tries every possible character combination until success?
Answer: Brute-force attack
A brute-force attack systematically tries all possible combinations until the password is found.
What does a rainbow table use to speed up password cracking?
Answer: Precomputed hash values
Rainbow tables store precomputed hashes so attackers can reverse them quickly.
Which technique adds random data to a password before hashing to defeat rainbow tables?
Answer: Salting
Salting adds unique random data to each password so identical passwords hash differently.
What is the main goal of a Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack?
Answer: Make a service unavailable
A DoS attack overwhelms resources to make a service or system unavailable to legitimate users.
Which malware hides its presence and maintains privileged access at a deep system level?
Answer: Rootkit
A rootkit conceals itself and provides persistent privileged access while evading detection.