An Analyst Is Investigating a Host in the Network That

question 68

Multiple Choice

An analyst is investigating a host in the network that appears to be communicating to a command and control server on the Internet. After collecting this packet capture the analyst cannot determine the technique and payload used for the communication. Which obfuscation technique is the attacker using?

• A) Base64 encoding
• B) transport layer security encryption
• C) SHA-256 hashing
• D) ROT13 encryption

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A technique used in cost accounting to allocate service department costs directly to production departments without considering service department interactions.

Operating Activities

The day-to-day tasks involved in managing a business which include production, sales, and the purchase of inventory.

Cash Dividends

A distribution of a company's earnings to shareholders in the form of cash payments.

Direct Method

A way of preparing a cash flow statement where actual cash inflows and outflows from operational activities are listed directly.