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Cybersecurity Tools and Usage Flashcards

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What is the primary use of Nmap?

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Nmap is used for network discovery and security auditing.

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Which tool is commonly used to search for Internet-connected devices?

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Shodan is used to search for Internet-connected devices.

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Which tool helps with gathering intelligence from social networks and online resources?

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Maltego helps gather intelligence from social networks and online resources.

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Which tool can be used for open-source intelligence gathering related to emails and domains?

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The Harvester is used for open-source intelligence gathering related to emails and domains.

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Fill in the blank: ______ is a reconnaissance tool used to discover information about domains.

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Recon-NG is a reconnaissance tool used to discover information about domains.

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Which tool is used to gather DNS information and subdomains?

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Amass is used to gather DNS information and subdomains.

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Which tool provides search capabilities for security certificates and services on the web?

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Censys provides search capabilities for security certificates and services on the web.

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Fill in the blank: The ______ Framework is used for gathering open-source intelligence.

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The OSINT Framework is used for gathering open-source intelligence.

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What is the purpose of Gobuster?

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Gobuster is used for brute-force directory and file discovery.

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Which tool is used for password cracking and uses a brute-force approach?

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John The Ripper is a brute-force password cracking tool.

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Which tool provides a framework for distributed password cracking?

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Hydra is a framework for distributed password cracking.

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Fill in the blank: ______ is a tool used for GPU-accelerated password cracking.

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Hashcat is used for GPU-accelerated password cracking.

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What is Ophcrack commonly used for?

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Ophcrack is used for cracking Windows passwords using rainbow tables.

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Which tool is used to crack passwords in a highly customizable manner?

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Medusa is used for highly customizable password cracking.

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Fill in the blank: ______ is a tool that specializes in attacking online services with brute-force attacks.

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THC-Hydra is a tool that specializes in attacking online services with brute-force attacks.

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Which tool is used to recover passwords stored in Windows operating systems?

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Cain & Abel is used to recover passwords stored in Windows operating systems.

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Which tool is a common wireless hacking tool used to capture and analyze Wi-Fi traffic?

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Aircrack-NG is a common wireless hacking tool used to capture and analyze Wi-Fi traffic.

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What is the purpose of Wifite?

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Wifite is an automated wireless attack tool used to audit Wi-Fi networks.

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Which tool allows for the detection and sniffing of wireless networks?

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Kismet is used for the detection and sniffing of wireless networks.

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Fill in the blank: ______ is a network analysis tool that allows for packet capturing.

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TCPDump is a network analysis tool that allows for packet capturing.

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Which wireless hacking tool can be used to crack WEP encryption?

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AirSnort can be used to crack WEP encryption.

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Fill in the blank: ______ is used to detect wireless networks and gather signal strength information.

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Netstumbler is used to detect wireless networks and gather signal strength information.

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Which tool is designed to crack WPA/WPA2 wireless networks?

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Reaver is designed to crack WPA/WPA2 wireless networks.

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What is the primary function of OpenVAS?

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OpenVAS is used for vulnerability scanning and network security testing.

25
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Which tool is a vulnerability scanner that is highly regarded for in-depth network scans?

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Nessus is a vulnerability scanner used for in-depth network scans.

26
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Fill in the blank: ______ is a tool used for application vulnerability scanning and reporting.

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AppScan is a tool used for application vulnerability scanning and reporting.

27
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What is the purpose of LYNS in cybersecurity?

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LYNS is used for vulnerability scanning in Unix-based systems.

28
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Which tool specializes in vulnerability management and scanning for security flaws?

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Retina specializes in vulnerability management and scanning for security flaws.

29
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Which tool is used for comprehensive vulnerability management and exploitation?

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Nexpose is used for comprehensive vulnerability management and exploitation.

30
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Fill in the blank: ______ is a phishing toolkit for cybersecurity testing and training.

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GoPhish is a phishing toolkit for cybersecurity testing and training.

31
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What is the function of HiddenEye in cybersecurity?

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HiddenEye is used for phishing attacks and credential harvesting.

32
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Which tool is used to create fake login pages for social engineering attacks?

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SocialFish is used to create fake login pages for social engineering attacks.

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Fill in the blank: ______ is a tool used to generate malicious URLs for social engineering attacks.

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EvilURL is used to generate malicious URLs for social engineering attacks.

34
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Which tool is a toolkit for phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks?

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Evilginx is a toolkit for phishing and man-in-the-middle attacks.

35
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Which tool is used in digital forensics to examine file systems and recover data?

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SleuthKit is used in digital forensics to examine file systems and recover data.

36
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What is Autopsy primarily used for?

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Autopsy is used for digital forensic analysis and investigation.

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Fill in the blank: ______ is a tool used to analyze memory dumps and volatile data in forensic investigations.

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Volatility is used to analyze memory dumps and volatile data in forensic investigations.

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Which tool is designed for analyzing and extracting firmware from devices?

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Binwalk is used for analyzing and extracting firmware from devices.

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What is the function of Wireshark in cybersecurity?

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Wireshark is used for network protocol analysis and packet capture.

40
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Fill in the blank: ______ is used to analyze hard drives, memory dumps, and forensic images.

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Foremost is used to analyze hard drives, memory dumps, and forensic images.

41
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Which tool is used for exploitation and security testing with a framework for developing and executing exploit code?

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Metasploit Framework is used for exploitation and security testing with a framework for developing and executing exploit code.

42
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What is Burp Suite primarily used for?

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Burp Suite is used for web application security testing and vulnerability scanning.

43
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Which tool is used for database injection and exploiting SQL vulnerabilities?

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SQLMap is used for database injection and exploiting SQL vulnerabilities.

44
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Fill in the blank: ______ is a tool used to assess vulnerabilities in web applications.

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OWASP ZAP is used to assess vulnerabilities in web applications.

45
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Which platform is used for finding and sharing exploit code for known vulnerabilities?

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ExploitDB is used for finding and sharing exploit code for known vulnerabilities.

46
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Which tool is designed for advanced penetration testing and security assessments?

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Core Impact is designed for advanced penetration testing and security assessments.

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Fill in the blank: ______ is used for advanced network exploitation and red teaming operations.

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Cobalt Strike is used for advanced network exploitation and red teaming operations.

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Which tool is commonly used for assessing the security of web applications, including detecting common vulnerabilities?

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Nikto is commonly used for assessing the security of web applications.

49
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Fill in the blank: ______ is a tool that scans for security flaws in WordPress sites.

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WPSCan is a tool that scans for security flaws in WordPress sites.

50
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Which tool can be used for web application spidering and scanning?

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AppSpider can be used for web application spidering and scanning.

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