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Question #: 45
Topic #: 1
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Given the Cyber-Attack Lifecycle diagram, identify the stage in which the attacker can run malicious code against a targeted machine.

  • A. Exploitation
  • B. Installation
  • C. Reconnaissance
  • D. Act on Objective
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️

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ada07
Highly Voted 3 years, 9 months ago
correct
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Haryor
Most Recent 6 months ago
Selected Answer: A
. Exploitation: In this stage, attackers deploy an exploit against a vulnerable application or system, typically using an exploit kit or weaponized document.
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ntir
1 year ago
Exploitation
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rt_85
1 year, 3 months ago
How is this not B? Exploitation is getting a foothold. Installation is when you deliver a malicious payload.
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Selected Answer: A
Answer is A as per the study guide.
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Letrange
2 years, 2 months ago
I think the answer is B. An exploit is not malicious, but allows the attacker to get access to a system and then run malicious code. The definition of the installation stage is "Installation: Once they’ve established an initial foothold, attackers will install malware in order to conduct further operations, such as maintaining access, persistence and escalating privileges."
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It is actually A, installation from your definition "is after an initial foothold", running exploits occurs before gaining a foothold in the network.
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dawlims
3 years ago
Selected Answer: A
A is correct. https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyberpedia/how-to-break-the-cyber-attack-lifecycle
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