A Network Attack in Which an Intruder Gains Access to a Network

question 27

Multiple Choice

A network attack in which an intruder gains access to a network and stays there, undetected, with the intention of stealing data over a long period of time is known as which of the following?

• A)DDoS
• B)APT
• C)rootkit
• D)trojan horse

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Definitions:

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