A Penetration Tester Who Is Doing a Security Assessment Discovers

question 31

Multiple Choice

A penetration tester who is doing a security assessment discovers that a critical vulnerability is being actively exploited by cybercriminals. Which of the following should the tester do NEXT?

• A) Reach out to the primary point of contact
• B) Try to take down the attackers
• C) Call law enforcement officials immediately
• D) Collect the proper evidence and add to the final report

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