Maintaining Access and Persistence: Techniques and Strategies

Question 1

Which tool is commonly used for maintaining remote access to a compromised system by establishing a backdoor?

Accepted Answer

Meterpreter

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Netcat

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Wireshark

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Nmap

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a rootkit?

Accepted Answer

Hiding malicious processes and files from detection

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Granting unauthorized access to a system

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Disabling security controls

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Encrypting data

Question 3

Which advanced persistence technique involves modifying system files to ensure the persistence of malicious code even after a system reboot?

Accepted Answer

Kernel patching

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Registry manipulation

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Autorun scripts

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File injection

Question 4

What is the role of a web shell in maintaining access to a compromised system?

Accepted Answer

Providing a remote control interface through a web browser

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Encrypting data

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Modifying system files

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Exploiting vulnerabilities

Question 5

What is the main purpose of a rootkit?

Accepted Answer

To maintain persistent access to a compromised system

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To gain unauthorized access to a system

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To encrypt sensitive files

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To launch DDoS attacks

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a method of gaining persistence on a system?

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Updating the operating system

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Modifying registry keys

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Installing a service

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Exploiting vulnerabilities

Question 7

What is the primary goal of maintaining access and persistence?

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To establish long-term control over a compromised system

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To exfiltrate sensitive data

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To disrupt system functionality

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To disable security measures

Question 8

What is the ethical responsibility of a network ethical hacker when maintaining access and persistence?

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To disclose the compromise to the victim after obtaining consent

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To use the access for personal gain

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To maintain access indefinitely

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To erase all evidence of the compromise

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of persistence mechanism used in network ethical hacking?

Accepted Answer

Backups

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Registry keys

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Scheduled tasks

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Web shells

Question 10

What is the primary goal of establishing persistence in network ethical hacking?

Accepted Answer

To maintain access to a compromised system for future exploitation

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To prevent detection of malicious activity

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To escalate privileges on a compromised system

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To exfiltrate data from a compromised system

Question 11

What is a "reverse shell" in network ethical hacking?

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A command shell that allows an attacker to control a compromised system remotely

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A mechanism for escalating privileges on a compromised system

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A technique for bypassing antivirus software

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A tool for packet sniffing

Question 12

What is the distinction between a backdoor and a rootkit in network ethical hacking?

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Backdoors provide remote access while rootkits hide malware

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Rootkits provide remote access while backdoors hide malware

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Backdoors are more stealthy than rootkits

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Rootkits are more stealthy than backdoors

Question 13

The main purpose of a rootkit is to:

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Conceal malicious software presence

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Provide remote administration

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Gain elevated privileges

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Encrypt system data

Question 14

A legitimate use of persistence in ethical hacking includes:

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Continued access for deeper investigation

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Planting malware

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Unauthorized data access

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Disrupting essential services

Question 15

The most effective method for detecting and removing a backdoor is:

Accepted Answer

Manual file and configuration inspection

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Vulnerability scanning

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Log analysis

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Operating system reinstallation

Question 16

An ethical hacker's primary obligation when maintaining access to a compromised system is:

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Reporting the vulnerability and offering remediation guidance

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Gathering evidence of misconduct

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Concealing access for personal benefit

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Immediate notification to authorities

Question 17

The primary purpose of using a rootkit is to:

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Conceal the presence of malicious software

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Steal sensitive data

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Create a backdoor entry point

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Gain elevated privileges

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a common method for maintaining access to a compromised system?

Accepted Answer

Firewalls

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Service installation

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Backdoors

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Rootkits

Question 19

Rootkits are primarily employed to:

Accepted Answer

Provide covert control over a compromised system

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Recover lost data

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Prevent malware infections

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Scan for system vulnerabilities

Question 20

A major drawback of backdoors is that they:

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Can be easily detectable by security tools

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Do not require any elevated privileges

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Offer only temporary connections

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Are challenging to implement

Question 21

Which tool is specifically designed to detect and remove rootkits?

Accepted Answer

rkhunter

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Metasploit

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nmap

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Wireshark

Question 22

The primary objective of a payload in a hacking attack is to:

Accepted Answer

Execute malicious actions on the compromised system

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Scan for system vulnerabilities

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Establish a persistent connection

Question 23

Exploit-based persistence relies on:

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Exploiting system vulnerabilities to gain a foothold

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Modifying system configuration settings

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Manipulating files on the system

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Altering registry entries

Question 24

What is the primary goal of maintaining access and persistence in a hacking attack?

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To facilitate future exploitation and control

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To disrupt system operations

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To steal sensitive data