312-50V12 Question #300: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

James is working as an ethical hacker at Technix Solutions. The management ordered James to discover how vulnerable its network is towards footprinting attacks. James took the help of an open-source framework for performing automated reconnaissance activities. This framework helped James in gathering information using free tools and resources. What is the framework used by James to conduct footprinting and reconnaissance activities?

Options

• AOSINT framework
• BWebSploit Framework
• CBrowser Exploitation Framework
• DSpeedPhish Framework

Explanation

The question asks about an open-source framework specifically designed for automated reconnaissance using free tools and resources for footprinting activities.

Common mistakes.

• B. WebSploit Framework is an open-source exploitation and attack framework used for network attacks and web application exploitation, not for footprinting and reconnaissance gathering.
• C. Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF) is a penetration testing tool focused on exploiting web browser vulnerabilities, not for conducting footprinting or open-source intelligence gathering.
• D. SpeedPhish Framework (SPF) is a tool designed specifically for automating spear-phishing engagements and social engineering attacks, not for footprinting and reconnaissance activities.

Concept tested. OSINT framework usage for footprinting and reconnaissance

Reference. https://osintframework.com/

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