Metasploit

Which programming language is primarily used for developing exploits in Metasploit?

Python

Java

Ruby

C++

What is the purpose of payload in Metasploit?

To detect vulnerabilities

To exploit vulnerabilities

To analyze network traffic

To encrypt data

Which module in Metasploit is responsible for scanning for potential targets?

Exploit

Payload

Auxiliary

Encoder

Which command is used to search for available modules in Metasploit?

Which type of attack does the 'exploit/multi/handler' module in Metasploit facilitate?

Denial of Service (DoS)

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)

Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

What does the acronym "CVE" stand for in the context of vulnerability identification?

Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures

Computer Virus Encyclopedia

Critical Vulnerability Explorer

Cybersecurity Verification Engine

Which type of attack involves tricking users into revealing sensitive information through deceptive emails or websites?

Phishing

Spoofing

Brute force

SQL injection

Which Metasploit module is commonly used for exploiting web application vulnerabilities?

Exploit/windows/browser

Auxiliary/scanner/http/dir_scanner

Exploit/unix/webapp/joomla_comjce_fileupload

Post/multi/gather/enum_domain_users

What is the purpose of a reverse shell payload in Metasploit?

To establish a secure connection between the attacker and the target

To bypass firewalls and intrusion detection systems

To gain remote access to the target system

To encrypt data during transmission

Which module in Metasploit is used for password cracking?

Exploit/windows/smb/psexec

Auxiliary/scanner/ssh/ssh_login

Post/multi/gather/hashdump

Exploit/unix/ftp/vsftpd_234_backdoor

What does the term "privilege escalation" refer to in the context of hacking?

Gaining unauthorized access to a network

Exploiting software vulnerabilities

Elevating user privileges on a compromised system

Intercepting network traffic

Which type of vulnerability occurs when an application fails to properly validate input that is subsequently executed as code?

Buffer overflow

SQL injection

Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

What does the term "payload stager" refer to in Metasploit?

A small piece of code that establishes communication with the attacker's machine

An advanced encryption algorithm used for payload delivery

A technique for bypassing antivirus software

A module for scanning network ports

Which type of attack involves sending excessive amounts of traffic to overwhelm a target system or network?

Denial of Service (DoS)

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

SQL injection

Which module in Metasploit is commonly used for post-exploitation activities such as gathering information from compromised systems?

Auxiliary/scanner/http/robots_txt

Post/windows/gather/hashdump

Exploit/unix/webapp/joomla_comjce_fileupload

Payload/windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp

What does the term "social engineering" refer to in the context of hacking?

Manipulating social media platforms for malicious purposes

Exploiting vulnerabilities in networking protocols

Using psychological manipulation to deceive individuals and gain unauthorized access

Intercepting wireless network traffic

What is the purpose of a Metasploit module?

To scan for vulnerabilities

To execute attacks on target systems

To provide specific functionalities or capabilities

To encrypt data during transmission

Which type of attack involves intercepting and altering communication between two parties without their knowledge?

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)

Denial of Service (DoS)

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

SQL injection

Which module in Metasploit is commonly used for scanning network ports?

Auxiliary/scanner/http/robots_txt

Exploit/windows/smb/psexec

Auxiliary/scanner/portscan/tcp

Post/multi/gather/hashdump

What does the term "exploit payload" refer to in Metasploit?

A technique for bypassing intrusion detection systems

An encrypted payload delivered to a compromised system

The code or software that is executed on the exploited system after successful exploitation

A module for brute-forcing passwords

Which type of vulnerability occurs when an application fails to properly validate user input, leading to unintended commands being executed?

Buffer overflow

SQL injection

Command Injection

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

What does the term "post-exploitation" refer to in the context of hacking?

Exploiting vulnerabilities after they have been patched

Conducting attacks on compromised systems

Activities performed after successfully compromising a system, such as gathering information or maintaining access

Intercepting network traffic during an ongoing attack

Which type of attack involves injecting malicious SQL code into a vulnerable application's database query?

Denial of Service (DoS)

Man-in-the-Middle (MitM)

SQL injection

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Which module in Metasploit is commonly used for scanning web servers for directories and files?

Auxiliary/scanner/http/dir_scanner

Exploit/windows/browser

Post/multi/gather/enum_domain_users

Payload/windows/meterpreter/reverse_tcp

What does the term "exploit-db" refer to in the context of Metasploit?

A database of known vulnerabilities and exploits

An encryption algorithm used for payload delivery

A module for scanning network ports

A command for executing exploits

Which type of vulnerability occurs when an application allows more data to be written into a buffer than it can handle, leading to memory corruption?

Buffer overflow

SQL injection

Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

What does the term "exploit development" refer to in the context of hacking?

Creating new vulnerabilities in software

Reverse engineering existing exploits

Developing custom exploits or modifying existing ones to target specific vulnerabilities

Intercepting wireless network traffic during attacks

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