Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v13) — Question 148

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, as Script Kiddies are typically unskilled individuals who use existing scripts or tools to carry out attacks without a deep understanding of the underlying technology. Options B and C describe ethical hackers who engage in security testing to improve systems, while option D refers to malicious hackers with harmful intentions, which does not align with the behavior of the individuals in this scenario.