Exam 312-50v11 topic 1 question 221 discussion

Actual exam question from ECCouncil's 312-50v11

Question #: 221
Topic #: 1

Attacker Steve targeted an organization's network with the aim of redirecting the company's web traffic to another malicious website. To achieve this goal, Steve performed DNS cache poisoning by exploiting the vulnerabilities in the DNS server software and modified the original IP address of the target website to that of a fake website.
What is the technique employed by Steve to gather information for identity theft?

A. Pharming
B. Skimming
C. Pretexting
D. Wardriving

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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

by ANDRESCB1988 at July 23, 2021, 6:24 a.m.

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Highly Voted 2 years, 1 month ago

A: Pharming Pharming is a social engineering technique in which the attacker executes malicious programs on a victim’s computer or server, and when the victim enters any URL or domain name, it automatically redirects the victim’s traffic to an attacker-controlled website. This attack is also known as “Phishing without a Lure.” The attacker steals confidential information like credentials, banking details, and other information related to web-based services.

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dinonino

1 year, 1 month ago

You're right. Skimming refers to stealing credit or debit card numbers by using special storage devices called skimmers or wedges when processing the card. Pretexting Fraudsters may impersonate executives from financial institutions, telephone companies, and other businesses. They rely on “smooth-talking” and win the trust of an individual to reveal sensitive information.

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GummyBear95

Most Recent 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Got this question on the exam 21.02.23

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Daniel8660

1 year ago

Selected Answer: A

Computer-based Social Engineering: Phishing - Pharming The attacker redirects web traffic to a fraudulent website by installing a malicious program on a personal computer or server. Also known as “phishing without a lure”, and performed by using DNS Cache Poisoning or Host File Modification. (P.1239/1223)

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KruHacker01

1 year, 9 months ago

Selected Answer: A

The attacker redirects web traffic to a fraudulent website by installing a malicious program on a personal computer or server Also known as “phishing without a lure”, and performed by using DNS Cache Poisoning or Host File Modification

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ANDRESCB1988

2 years, 3 months ago

correct