Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12) — Question 179

During an ethical hacking engagement, you have been assigned to evaluate the security of a large organization's network. While examining the network traffic, you notice numerous incoming requests on various ports from different locations that show a pattern of an orchestrated attack. Based on your analysis, you deduce that the requests are likely to be automated scripts being run by unskilled hackers. What type of hacker classification does this scenario most likely represent?

Answer options

• A. Script Kiddies trying to compromise the system using pre-made scripts.
• B. Gray Hats testing system vulnerabilities to help vendors improve security.
• C. White Hats conducting penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
• D. Black Hats trying to exploit system vulnerabilities for malicious intent.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because Script Kiddies are known for using existing scripts and tools to launch attacks without deep technical knowledge. The other options describe different hacker types: Gray Hats may test systems with good intentions, White Hats conduct authorized penetration tests, and Black Hats exploit vulnerabilities for malicious purposes, none of which fit the described scenario.