IT Management & Cyber Security

This article explains 5 steps of Hacking phases taking an example of a Hacker trying to hack… for example Reconnaissance, Scanning, Gaining Access, Maintaining Access, Fearing Tracks…   There are five Hacking phases: Reconnaissance Scanning Gaining Access Maintaining Access Clearing Tracks Hacking Phase 1: Reconnaissance Reconnaissance refers to the preparatory phase in which an attacker gathers as much information as possible about the target prior to launching the attack. In this phase, the attacker draws on competitive intelligence to learn more about the target. It could be the future point of return, noted for ease of entry for an attack when more about the target is known on a broad scale. Reconnaissance target range may include the target organization’s clients, employees, operations, network, and systems. This phase allows attackers to plan the attack. This may take some time as the attacker gathers as much information as possible. Part of this reconnais...

In preparation for hacking a system, attackers follow a particular methodology. They first obtain information during the foot printing, scanning, and enumeration phases, which they then use to take advantage of the target system. There are three steps within the CEH Hacking Methodology (CHM): Gaining Access:- Involves gaining access to low-privileged user accounts by cracking passwords through techniques like brute-forcing, password guessing, and social engineering, then escalating their privileges to administrative levels, to perform a protected operation. Maintaining Access:- After successfully gaining access to the target system, attackers work to keep up high levels of access to perform malicious activities like executing malicious applications and stealing, hiding, or tampering with sensitive system files.  Clearing Logs:- To maintain future system access, attackers plan to avoid recognition by legitimate system users. to stay undetected, attackers w...