GIAC Exam GCIH Topic 4 Question 13 Discussion

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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?

AMaintaining access

BCovering tracks

CGaining access

DReconnaissance

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Suggested Answer: B

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

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Tish

1 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

1 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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Albert

4 days ago

B) Covering tracks

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Phyliss

9 days ago

A) Maintaining access

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Erasmo

1 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

1 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

1 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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Vince

5 days ago

B) Covering tracks

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Erick

22 days ago

A) Maintaining access

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Paola

2 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

4 days ago

Reconnaissance is the first step in the hacking process, gaining access comes after that.

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Olga

15 days ago

Maintaining access is also crucial for them to continue their unauthorized activities.

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Bettina

27 days ago

Yes, it's important for malicious attackers to cover their tracks to avoid detection.

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Brett

2 months ago

I agree, altering the log files is definitely a way to cover your tracks.

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Tammy

3 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

3 months ago

I agree with Rupert. Altering the server log files is definitely about covering tracks.

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Rupert

3 months ago

I think the answer is B) Covering tracks.

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