Passive reconnaissance Flashcards
1
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What is passive reconnaissance?
A
Gathering information without the target knowing.
Example sentence: Performing network scans to gather data on a target system.
2
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What is an example of passive reconnaissance?
A
Checking websites or social media.
Example sentence: Monitoring a company’s social media profiles to gather information about their employees.
3
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What is the goal of passive reconnaissance?
A
Collect useful data without alerting the target.
Additional information: This type of reconnaissance aims to gather information discreetly to avoid detection.
