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GIAC Exam GCIH Topic 4 Question 13 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIH exam
Question #: 13
Topic #: 4
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John is a malicious attacker. He illegally accesses the server of We-are-secure Inc. He then places a backdoor in the We-are-secure server and alters its log files. Which of the following steps of malicious hacking includes altering the server log files?

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Suggested Answer: B

by Mari at Mar 21, 2024, 03:08 PM

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Tish
3 months ago
Elementary, my dear Watson! The culprit's tracks are as clear as day. Option B, covering the evidence, is the only logical choice.
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Teri
3 months ago
John must be a real DIY kind of guy, hacking servers and redecorating the logs. A true interior designer, this one.
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Vanesa
1 months ago
B) Covering tracks
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Daniela
1 months ago
C) Gaining access
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Albert
2 months ago
B) Covering tracks
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Phyliss
2 months ago
A) Maintaining access
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Erasmo
3 months ago
Hmm, let's see... Accessing the server illegally? Check. Placing a backdoor? Check. Altering the logs? Yup, that's gotta be Option B, covering tracks.
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Virgie
3 months ago
I bet John's a real charmer, hacking into servers and all. But hey, at least he's keeping those logs nice and tidy with option B!
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Stephaine
3 months ago
Gotta love how these hackers are always trying to cover their digital footprints. Option B is the way to go, no doubt about it.
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Ora
2 months ago
C) Gaining access
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Vince
2 months ago
B) Covering tracks
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Erick
2 months ago
A) Maintaining access
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Paola
4 months ago
Altering the log files definitely sounds like a way to cover your tracks. Option B seems like the correct answer here.
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Whitley
2 months ago
Reconnaissance is the first step in the hacking process, gaining access comes after that.
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Olga
2 months ago
Maintaining access is also crucial for them to continue their unauthorized activities.
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Bettina
3 months ago
Yes, it's important for malicious attackers to cover their tracks to avoid detection.
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Brett
3 months ago
I agree, altering the log files is definitely a way to cover your tracks.
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Tammy
4 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could also be A) Maintaining access. By altering the log files, the attacker could ensure continued access to the server.
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Jarvis
4 months ago
I agree with Rupert. Altering the server log files is definitely about covering tracks.
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Rupert
4 months ago
I think the answer is B) Covering tracks.
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