Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12) — Question 92

Lewis, a professional hacker, targeted the IoT cameras and devices used by a target venture-capital firm. He used an information-gathering tool to collect information about the IoT devices connected to a network, open ports and services, and the attack surface area. Using this tool, he also generated statistical reports on broad usage patterns and trends. This tool helped Lewis continually monitor every reachable server and device on the Internet, further allowing him to exploit these devices in the network.
Which of the following tools was employed by Lewis in the above scenario?

Answer options

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, Censys, as it is designed for gathering information on devices connected to the Internet, including their ports and services. NeuVector and Lacework focus more on container and cloud security, while Wapiti is a web application vulnerability scanner, making them unsuitable for the specific tasks Lewis performed.