Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) — Question 333

Which among the following is the best example of the hacking concept called "clearing tracks"?

Answer options

• A. An attacker gains access to a server through an exploitable vulnerability.
• B. During a cyberattack, a hacker injects a rootkit into a server.
• C. After a system is breached, a hacker creates a backdoor to allow re-entry into a system.
• D. During a cyberattack, a hacker corrupts the event logs on all machines.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer, D, illustrates clearing tracks because corrupting event logs helps the hacker erase evidence of their actions. Options A, B, and C describe actions taken during the attack or post-breach activities, but they do not specifically involve the act of obscuring or removing evidence of the attack.