Practice - Reconnaissance
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Practice Questions
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What is passive reconnaissance?
💡 Hint: Think of techniques that do not alert the target.
Give an example of a tool used in passive reconnaissance.
💡 Hint: Consider tools that don't require contacting the target directly.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What is the primary goal of reconnaissance in penetration testing?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need before launching an attack.
True or False: Active reconnaissance is less likely to alert the target than passive reconnaissance.
💡 Hint: Consider how interacting directly might affect detection.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain how you would perform passive reconnaissance on a company you suspect of having security vulnerabilities.
💡 Hint: Use available resources without raising suspicion.
Design an active reconnaissance plan for a target that includes both ethical considerations and technical methods.
💡 Hint: Balance the need for information against ethical obligations.
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