An investigator is analyzing an attack in which malicious files were loaded on the network and were undetected. Several of the images received during the attack include repetitive patterns. Which anti

The correct answer is D. steganography. The use of repetitive patterns in images is a known indicator of steganography, which is an anti- forensics technique used to hide malicious code or files inside seemingly benign content such as image or audio files. The repetitive patterns suggest that the image may contain embe

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An investigator is analyzing an attack in which malicious files were loaded on the network and were undetected. Several of the images received during the attack include repetitive patterns. Which anti- forensic technique was used?

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Aspoofing
Bobfuscation
Ctunneling
Dsteganography

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The use of repetitive patterns in images is a known indicator of steganography, which is an anti- forensics technique used to hide malicious code or files inside seemingly benign content such as image or audio files. The repetitive patterns suggest that the image may contain embedded hidden data. This technique is particularly difficult to detect through conventional scanning or antivirus software. Steganography is defined as "concealing malicious content or instructions within ordinary files such as .jpg, .png, or audio files, allowing the content to bypass security filters and reach the target system without detection".

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