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During a security audit, a penetration tester wants to run a process to gather information about a target network's domain structure and associated IP addresses. Which of the following tools should

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During an external penetration test, a tester receives the following output from a tool: test.comptia.org info.comptia.org vpn.comptia.org exam.comptia.org Which of the following commands did t

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A penetration tester is developing the rules of engagement for a potential client. Which of the following would most likely be a function of the rules of engagement?

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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 =

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Which of the following components should a penetration tester include in an assessment report?

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Which of the following tasks would ensure the key outputs from a penetration test are not lost as part of the cleanup and restoration activities?

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In a cloud environment, a security team discovers that an attacker accessed confidential information that was used to configure virtual machines during their initialization. Through which of the fol

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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?

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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 followin

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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 followin

Question 64 - PT0-003 discussion

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?

On-path

Logic bomb

Rootkit

Buffer overflow

Suggested 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.

Step-by-Step Explanation

Definition and Purpose:

Rootkits are primarily used to gain and maintain root access (administrative privileges) on a system.

They disguise themselves as legitimate software or integrate deeply into the operating system to avoid detection.

Mechanisms of Action:

Kernel Mode Rootkits: These operate at the kernel level, which is the core of the operating system, making them very powerful and hard to detect.

User Mode Rootkits: These run in the same space as user applications, intercepting and altering standard system API calls to hide their presence.

Bootkits: These infect the Master Boot Record (MBR) or Volume Boot Record (VBR) and load before the operating system, making them extremely difficult to detect and remove.

Detection and Prevention:

Detection Tools: Tools like RootkitRevealer, Chkrootkit, and rkhunter can help in identifying rootkits.

Prevention: Regular system updates, use of strong antivirus and anti-malware solutions, and integrity checking tools like Tripwire can help in preventing rootkit infections.

Real-World Examples:

Sony BMG Rootkit: In 2005, Sony BMG included a rootkit in their digital rights management (DRM) software on music CDs. The rootkit hid files and processes, leading to a major scandal when it was discovered.

Stuxnet: This sophisticated worm included a rootkit component to hide its presence on infected systems, making it one of the most infamous examples of rootkit use in a cyber attack.

Reference from Pentesting Literature:

In 'Penetration Testing - A Hands-on Introduction to Hacking' by Georgia Weidman, rootkits are discussed in the context of post-exploitation, where maintaining access to the compromised system is crucial.

Various HTB write-ups, such as the analysis of complex attacks involving multiple stages of exploitation, often highlight the use of rootkits in maintaining persistent access.

Penetration Testing - A Hands-on Introduction to Hacking

HTB Official Writeups on sophisticated attacks

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asked 02/10/2024

Luis Elola

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