COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY
WHAT IS A HACKER
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Vulnerability scanning is the process of discovering, analyzing, and reporting on security flaws and vulnerabilities. Vulnerability scans are conducted via automated vulnerability scanning tools to identify potential risk exposures and attack vectors across an organization’s networks, hardware, software, and systems.
Detailed explanation-2: -The vulnerability scanner uses a database to compare details about the target attack surface. The database references known flaws, coding bugs, packet construction anomalies, default configurations, and potential paths to sensitive data that can be exploited by attackers.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following type of vulnerability scan can also attempt to exploit the vulnerabilities? Note: An intrusive vulnerability scan can also attempt to exploit the vulnerabilities. That is why it is always advisable not to use intrusive scans on production systems and live applications.