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Question #: 5
Topic #: 7
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The high availability of multiple all-inclusive, easy-to-use hacking tools that do NOT require much technical knowledge has brought a growth in the number of which type of attackers?

  • A. Black hats
  • B. White hats
  • C. Script kiddies
  • D. Phreakers
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
As script kiddies are low to moderately skilled hackers using available scripts and tools to easily launch attacks against victims.
The other answers are incorrect because :
Black hats is incorrect as they are malicious , skilled hackers.
White hats is incorrect as they are security professionals.
Phreakers is incorrect as they are telephone/PBX (private branch exchange) hackers.
Reference : Shon Harris AIO v3 , Chapter 12: Operations security , Page : 830
by xymavu at April 5, 2025, 12:03 a.m.

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