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Question #: 185
Topic #: 1
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In a recent cyber-attack against a large corporation, an unknown adversary compromised the network and began escalating privileges and lateral movement. The security team identified that the adversary used a sophisticated set of techniques, specifically targeting zero-day vulnerabilities. As a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) hired to understand this attack and propose preventive measures, which of the following actions will be most crucial for your initial analysis?

  • A. Identifying the specific tools used by the adversary for privilege escalation.
  • B. Analyzing the initial exploitation methods, the adversary used.
  • C. Checking the persistence mechanisms used by the adversary in compromised systems.
  • D. Investigating the data exfiltration methods used by the adversary.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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brrbrr
9 months ago
Selected Answer: B
In the context of understanding and responding to a cyber-attack that involved zero-day vulnerabilities, the most crucial initial analysis would likely be: B. Analyzing the initial exploitation methods the adversary used. Understanding the initial exploitation methods is crucial because it provides insights into how the adversary gained access to the network.
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insaniunt
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Analyzing the initial exploitation methods, the adversary used.
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