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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Paola

6 days 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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Tammy

22 days 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

25 days ago

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

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Rupert

26 days ago

I think the answer is B) Covering tracks.

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