QuestionQ98

Detecting Evasive and Post-Exploitation Techniques

John is a malicious attacker. He illegally gains access to the server of We-are-secure Inc. He then installs a backdoor on the We-are-secure server and modifies its log files.

Which step of malicious hacking involves altering the server log files?

  • A Maintaining access
  • B Covering tracks
  • C Gaining access
  • D Reconnaissance
Explanation

Modifying server log files conceals evidence of the intrusion and the attacker’s actions. This is a covering-tracks activity.

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