CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 17

A black hat hacker is enumerating a network and wants to remain covert during the process. The hacker initiates a vulnerability scan. Given the task at hand the requirement of being covert, which of the following statements BEST indicates that the vulnerability scan meets these requirements?

Answer options

• A. The vulnerability scanner is performing an authenticated scan.
• B. The vulnerability scanner is performing local file integrity checks.
• C. The vulnerability scanner is performing in network sniffer mode.
• D. The vulnerability scanner is performing banner grabbing.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, C, indicates that the vulnerability scanner is in network sniffer mode, which allows for passive data collection without alerting the network. The other options involve more intrusive scanning methods or checks that could be more easily detected, compromising the covert nature of the assessment.