Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA) — Question 33

Jame, a professional hacker, is trying to hack the confidential information of a target organization. He identified the vulnerabilities in the target system and created a tailored deliverable malicious payload using an exploit and a backdoor to send it to the victim.
Which of the following phases of cyber kill chain methodology is Jame executing?

Answer options

• A. Reconnaissance
• B. Installation
• C. Weaponization
• D. Exploitation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Weaponization because Jame is creating a malicious payload to exploit the identified vulnerabilities. The other phases do not apply: Reconnaissance involves gathering information about the target, Installation is about installing malware on the target, and Exploitation refers to the act of executing the payload to gain unauthorized access.