nerdexam
Palo_Alto_Networks

PCCET · Question #162

Which option is a sequence of events that an attacker would perform to infiltrate a network and steal data?

The correct answer is B. Cyber-attack lifecycle. The cyber-attack lifecycle describes the sequential stages an attacker typically follows to infiltrate a network and achieve their objectives, such as stealing data.

Submitted by lucia.co· Apr 18, 2026Cybersecurity Foundations

Question

Which option is a sequence of events that an attacker would perform to infiltrate a network and steal data?

Options

  • AAdvanced persistent threats
  • BCyber-attack lifecycle
  • CEvil twin
  • DSpamming botnets

How the community answered

(30 responses)
  • A
    7% (2)
  • B
    87% (26)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)

Why each option

The cyber-attack lifecycle describes the sequential stages an attacker typically follows to infiltrate a network and achieve their objectives, such as stealing data.

AAdvanced persistent threats

Advanced persistent threats (APTs) are a type of sophisticated, sustained cyber attack, but the term refers to the threat actor and their sustained campaign, not a specific sequence of events itself.

BCyber-attack lifecycleCorrect

The cyber-attack lifecycle, often referred to as the Cyber Kill Chain, outlines the structured phases an adversary undertakes, including reconnaissance, weaponization, delivery, exploitation, installation, command-and-control, and actions on objectives like data exfiltration. This framework provides a comprehensive view of an attack's progression.

CEvil twin

An evil twin is a fraudulent Wi-Fi access point designed to trick users into connecting and revealing sensitive information, which is a specific attack vector, not a general sequence of infiltration events.

DSpamming botnets

Spamming botnets are networks of compromised computers used to distribute spam or launch other attacks, representing an infrastructure used by attackers, not a sequence of events for infiltration.

Concept tested: Cyber-attack lifecycle phases

Source: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/cyber-security-attack-lifecycle

Topics

#Cyber kill chain#Attack phases#Threat actor methodology

Community Discussion

No community discussion yet for this question.

Full PCCET Practice