Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Entry-Level Technician (PCCET) — Question 6

In which step of the cyber-attack lifecycle do hackers embed intruder code within seemingly innocuous files?

Answer options

• A. weaponization
• B. reconnaissance
• C. exploitation
• D. delivery

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, weaponization, as this stage involves creating a malicious payload and embedding it within benign files to facilitate the attack. The other options represent different phases of the cyber-attack lifecycle: reconnaissance is about gathering information, exploitation is about taking advantage of vulnerabilities, and delivery is the phase where the payload is transmitted to the target.