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GSLC · Question #282

Which of the following is the method of hiding data within another media type such as graphic or document?

The correct answer is C. Steganography. Steganography is the technique of hiding secret data within an ordinary, non-secret file or message to avoid detection.

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Question

Which of the following is the method of hiding data within another media type such as graphic or document?

Options

  • ACryptanalysis
  • BPacket sniffing
  • CSteganography
  • DSpoofing

How the community answered

(66 responses)
  • A
    6% (4)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    89% (59)
  • D
    3% (2)

Why each option

Steganography is the technique of hiding secret data within an ordinary, non-secret file or message to avoid detection.

ACryptanalysis

Cryptanalysis is the study and practice of analyzing and breaking cryptographic systems, not hiding data inside other media.

BPacket sniffing

Packet sniffing is the act of capturing and inspecting network traffic packets, which is a passive eavesdropping technique unrelated to data hiding.

CSteganographyCorrect

Steganography (from Greek meaning 'covered writing') involves concealing data inside another carrier medium such as an image, audio file, or document, so that only the sender and intended recipient know a hidden message exists. Unlike encryption, it does not transform the data into unreadable form - it hides its very existence within an innocuous-looking file.

DSpoofing

Spoofing involves impersonating a legitimate entity (IP address, email, DNS) to deceive systems or users, not concealing data within another file type.

Concept tested: Steganography definition and data hiding techniques

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/steganography

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#steganography#data hiding#covert channels#cryptography

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