Ethical Hacking flashcards

Passive Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance that does not directly interact with the target.

Active Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance that directly interacts with the target to gather information.

Scanning

The process of probing a target to identify systems, ports, services, and vulnerabilities.

Gaining Access

The phase where an attacker exploits a weakness to enter or disrupt a target.

Maintaining Access

The phase where an attacker keeps access or control of a compromised system.

Covering Tracks

The phase where an attacker hides evidence of the attack to avoid detection.

Rootkit

Software used to maintain privileged access while hiding the attacker's presence.

Trojan

A malicious program that can provide access to a system or perform malicious actions.

Honeypot

A decoy system designed to attract and detect attackers.

Steganography

The technique of hiding data inside another file, such as an image or audio file.

Tunneling

The technique of carrying one protocol inside another protocol to transport or conceal information.