Exam 312-50v12 topic 1 question 3 discussion

Actual exam question from ECCouncil's 312-50v12

Question #: 3
Topic #: 1

John, a professional hacker, performs a network attack on a renowned organization and gains unauthorized access to the target network. He remains in the network without being detected for a long time and obtains sensitive information without sabotaging the organization.
Which of the following attack techniques is used by John?

A. Insider threat
B. Diversion theft
C. Spear-phishing sites
D. Advanced persistent threat

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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

by eli117 at April 4, 2023, 2:09 p.m.

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eli117

Highly Voted 2 years, 4 months ago

Selected Answer: D

An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a type of cyber attack where an attacker gains unauthorized access to a network and remains undetected for an EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

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aboru

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Selected Answer: D

An advanced persistent threat (APT) uses stealthy and sophisticated hacking techniques to gain access to a system and remain inside for a prolonged period of time. 🎯 Key Clues in the Scenario: ✅ Unauthorized access ✅ Stays hidden for a long time ✅ Steals sensitive data ❌ No destruction or sabotage

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