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Question #: 199
Topic #: 1
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An ethical hacker is scanning a target network. They initiate a TCP connection by sending an SYN packet to a target machine and receiving a SYN/ACK packet in response. But instead of completing the three-way handshake with an ACK packet, they send an RST packet. What kind of scan is the ethical hacker likely performing and what is their goal?

  • A. They are performing an SYN scan to stealthily identify open ports without fully establishing a connection.
  • B. They are performing a network scan to identify live hosts and their IP addresses.
  • C. They are performing a TCP connect scan to identify open ports on the target machine.
  • D. They are performing a vulnerability scan to identify any weaknesses in the target system.
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
by DarioReymag at Feb. 6, 2024, 10:38 p.m.

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insaniunt
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: A
A. They are performing an SYN scan to stealthily identify open ports without fully establishing a connection.
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