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312-50V13 · Question #603

During an ethical hacking engagement, you have been assigned to evaluate the security of a large organization's network. While examining the network traffic, you notice numerous incoming requests on…

The correct answer is A. Script Kiddies trying to compromise the system using pre-made scripts. The scenario describes an orchestrated attack with numerous incoming requests from different locations, likely automated scripts run by unskilled hackers, which is characteristic of script kiddies.

Submitted by amina.ke· Mar 6, 2026Introduction to Ethical Hacking

Question

During an ethical hacking engagement, you have been assigned to evaluate the security of a large organization's network. While examining the network traffic, you notice numerous incoming requests on various ports from different locations that show a pattern of an orchestrated attack. Based on your analysis, you deduce that the requests are likely to be automated scripts being run by unskilled hackers. What type of hacker classification does this scenario most likely represent?

Options

  • AScript Kiddies trying to compromise the system using pre-made scripts.
  • BGray Hats testing system vulnerabilities to help vendors improve security.
  • CWhite Hats conducting penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.
  • DBlack Hats trying to exploit system vulnerabilities for malicious intent.

How the community answered

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  • A
    94% (32)
  • B
    3% (1)
  • C
    3% (1)

Why each option

The scenario describes an orchestrated attack with numerous incoming requests from different locations, likely automated scripts run by unskilled hackers, which is characteristic of script kiddies.

AScript Kiddies trying to compromise the system using pre-made scripts.Correct

Script kiddies are individuals who use pre-existing tools, scripts, or programs developed by others to launch attacks, often without a deep understanding of the underlying techniques. The description of 'automated scripts being run by unskilled hackers' and an 'orchestrated attack' using 'numerous incoming requests' perfectly aligns with the typical behavior and methods of script kiddies attempting to compromise systems.

BGray Hats testing system vulnerabilities to help vendors improve security.

Gray Hats are ethical hackers who may test systems without explicit permission but typically aim to responsibly disclose vulnerabilities to help improve security, rather than launch an 'orchestrated attack' with malicious intent.

CWhite Hats conducting penetration testing to identify security weaknesses.

White Hats are ethical hackers who conduct penetration testing with explicit permission from the organization, directly contradicting the scenario of an 'orchestrated attack' from various unknown locations.

DBlack Hats trying to exploit system vulnerabilities for malicious intent.

While Black Hats exploit vulnerabilities for malicious intent, the specific detail of 'unskilled hackers' using 'automated scripts' narrows the classification to script kiddies, who are a subcategory of black hats, characterized by their lack of advanced skill.

Concept tested: Hacker classifications (script kiddies)

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