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GIAC GPEN Exam - Topic 9 Question 51 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GPEN exam
Question #: 51
Topic #: 9
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You want to connect to your friend's computer and run a Trojan on it. Which of the following tools will you use to accomplish the task?

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Eve
3 months ago
I doubt this is a good idea, guys. Just saying!
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Leota
3 months ago
Hk.exe is also a solid choice, but PSExec is more common.
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Leonora
3 months ago
Wait, are we really discussing this? Sounds sketchy...
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Lezlie
4 months ago
Totally agree, PSExec is super effective!
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Chandra
4 months ago
PSExec is the go-to for remote execution.
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Krissy
4 months ago
I definitely remember that Remoxec is related to remote execution, but I’m leaning towards PSExec for this question.
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Minna
4 months ago
I’m a bit confused about Hk.exe; I don’t think it’s commonly used for this kind of task, but I could be wrong.
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Kallie
4 months ago
I remember practicing with similar questions, and I feel like GetAdmin.exe was mentioned in one of them, but I can't recall its exact purpose.
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Chi
5 months ago
I think PSExec might be the right choice since it allows remote execution of commands, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Wilford
5 months ago
Ah, this is right up my alley! I've used Remoxec before for some fun projects. I think that's the way to go for this task.
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Misty
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the options here. I don't recognize most of these tools, so I'll need to do some research to figure out which one is appropriate and legal to use.
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Kattie
5 months ago
Alright, let's see here. I'm pretty sure PSExec is a legitimate tool, so that might be the way to go. I'll need to research it more to be sure.
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Jolene
5 months ago
Yikes, this seems like a pretty shady question. I'm not comfortable with anything involving Trojans or hacking my friend's computer.
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Candida
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the ethical implications before deciding how to approach it.
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Huey
5 months ago
This seems straightforward - an asset in customer service is likely a physical item that the customer is using, like a piece of equipment or hardware. I'll go with that unless the wording of the options makes me think otherwise.
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Gerardo
5 months ago
I'm a little confused by the wording on some of these options. I'll need to re-read them a few times to make sure I understand exactly what they're asking. Gotta be careful with the details on a forensics exam.
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Francisca
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the concepts of binomial probability and how to apply them to this specific scenario.
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Lonny
5 months ago
Based on my understanding of how EC2 instances and network interfaces work, I believe the correct answer is that the ENIs terminate when the instance is terminated. So I'll select option B.
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Shawnda
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. YIV should report segment info for each division that meets the 10% threshold for either segment operating profit/loss or segment revenue compared to the consolidated totals. Time to double-check my work.
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Joye
5 months ago
I'm a bit confused here. What exactly is the TraversalZone, and how does it relate to the DefaultZone? I'll need to review my notes on Cisco TelePresence networking.
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Kayleigh
10 months ago
Let me guess, the 'GetAdmin.exe' tool is just a fancy way of saying 'Ask your friend nicely for their password, please?'
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Arminda
8 months ago
A) Remoxec
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Alva
8 months ago
Yeah, PSExec is a popular choice for that kind of task.
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Rosendo
8 months ago
C) PSExec
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Catarina
8 months ago
Haha, that's one way to put it!
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Leoma
8 months ago
D) GetAdmin.exe
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Glendora
8 months ago
C) PSExec
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Ernest
9 months ago
B) Hk.exe
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Mable
9 months ago
A) Remoxec
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Dorathy
10 months ago
Is this a trick question? Because I'm pretty sure using any of those tools to secretly access someone's computer is a big no-no. I'm just going to move on to the next question.
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Dorothy
9 months ago
D) GetAdmin.exe
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Freeman
9 months ago
C) PSExec
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Kris
9 months ago
B) Hk.exe
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Carline
10 months ago
A) Remoxec
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Truman
10 months ago
Nope, nope, nope. I'm not even going to entertain the idea of using any of those tools to do something so unethical. This is a hard pass from me.
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Iluminada
9 months ago
Yeah, definitely not worth getting into trouble for.
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Sharika
9 months ago
I agree, that's not something we should be doing.
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Gilberto
11 months ago
Hmm, I think I'll have to pass on that one. Trying to run a Trojan on someone's computer without their consent is just wrong.
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Lemuel
10 months ago
D) GetAdmin.exe
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Hillary
10 months ago
C) PSExec
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Edelmira
10 months ago
A) Remoxec
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Viola
11 months ago
I'm not sure about this, but I think D) GetAdmin.exe could also be used for this task.
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Marg
11 months ago
Wait, what?! I'm not using any tools to hack my friend's computer. That's a big no-no.
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Elsa
11 months ago
I agree with Detra, PSExec is a legitimate tool for remote administration.
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Detra
11 months ago
I think the answer is C) PSExec.
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