Free Eccouncil ECSS Exam Practice Questions & Explanations

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Question 1

Michael, a forensic expert, was assigned to investigate an incident that involved unauthorized intrusion attempts. In this process, Michael identified all the open ports on a system and disabled them because these open ports can allow attackers to install malicious services and compromise the security of the system or network.

Which of the following commands assisted Michael in identifying open ports in the above scenario?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

Michael used thenetstatcommand with the-ioption to identify open ports on the system. The-iflag displays network interfaces and their statistics, including information about open ports. By analyzing this output, Michael could determine which ports were active and potentially vulnerable to unauthorized access.


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Question 2

James is a professional hacker attempting to gain access to an industrial system through a remote control device. In this process, he used a specially designed radio transceiver device to sniff radio commands and inject arbitrary code into the firmware of the remote controllers to maintain persistence.

Which of the following attacks is performed by James in the above scenario?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

James is performing amalicious reprogramming attackin the given scenario. He uses a specially designed radio transceiver device to sniff radio commands and inject arbitrary code into the firmware of the remote controllers. This allows him to maintain persistence and potentially gain unauthorized access to the industrial system.


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Question 3

John is working as a network administrator in an MNC company. He was instructed to connect all the remote offices with the corporate office but at the same time deny communication between the remote offices. In this process, he configured a central hub at the corporate head office, through which all branch offices can communicate.

Identify the type of VPN topology implemented by John in the above scenario.

Answer Options
Correct Answer: B
Question 4

James is a professional hacker who managed to penetrate the target company's network and tamper with software by adding a malicious script in the production that holds persistence on the network.

Which of the following phases of hacking is James currently in?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: B
Explanation

James is currently in theMaintaining accessphase of hacking. In this phase, an attacker ensures continued access to the compromised system or network. By adding a malicious script for persistence, James aims to maintain control over the target company's network.


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Question 5

Melissa, an ex-employee of an organization, was fired because of misuse of resources and security violations. She sought revenge against the company and targeted its network, as she is already aware of its network topology.

Which of the following categories of insiders does Melissa belong to?

Answer Options
Correct Answer: A
Explanation

Melissa's actions classify her as a malicious insider. This category includes individuals who intentionally misuse access to harm the organization. Her intent to seek revenge and her deliberate targeting of the company's network due to a grudge from being fired are indicative of a malicious insider threat.Reference: This explanation is based on general cybersecurity knowledge and definitions of insider threats. For specific references, please consult the EC-Council Certified Security Specialist (E|CSS) documents and study materials.