Question 1
During a penetration test, you discover an internal host with SMB signing disabled. Which attack becomes feasible because of this misconfiguration?
Correct Answer:
NTLM relay attack
Question 2
Which Nmap scan type sends SYN packets and does not complete the TCP handshake, making it less likely to be logged by the target system?
Correct Answer:
SYN stealth scan (-sS)
Question 3
What is the primary purpose of a pivot during a penetration test?
Correct Answer:
To use a compromised system to attack other systems on an internal network
Question 4
Which protocol is commonly targeted when performing a Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack on a local network?
Correct Answer:
ARP (Address Resolution Protocol)
Question 5
What does the LLMNR protocol do, and why is it a security concern in penetration testing?
Correct Answer:
It resolves hostnames on the local network when DNS fails; it can be poisoned to capture credentials
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