Conducting Forensic Analysis and Incident Response Using Cisco Technologies (CBRFIR) — Question 1

What is the steganography anti-forensics technique?

Answer options

• A. hiding a section of a malicious file in unused areas of a file
• B. changing the file header of a malicious file to another file type
• C. sending malicious files over a public network by encapsulation
• D. concealing malicious files in ordinary or unsuspecting places

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because steganography involves hiding information in a way that makes it undetectable, such as placing it in unused parts of a file. Options B and C describe methods of altering file type and transmission techniques, respectively, which do not align with the definition of steganography. Option D, while related to concealment, does not specifically address the technique of hiding within file structures.