CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003) — Question 96

Which of the following is the most efficient way to exfiltrate a file containing data that could be sensitive?

Answer options

• A. Use steganography and send the file over FTP.
• B. Compress the file and send it using TFTP.
• C. Split the file in tiny pieces and send it over dnscat.
• D. Encrypt and send the file over HTTPS.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because encrypting the file before transmission over HTTPS ensures that the data is secure and protected from unauthorized access during transit. Options A and B do not provide sufficient security for sensitive information, while option C, while inventive, is less reliable and not as secure as HTTPS.