Attackers often use port evasion techniques to bypass network security devices. Which method is a common example?

The correct answer is D. Using port 443 (HTTPS) to carry malicious payloads disguised as encrypted web traffic. Since HTTPS traffic on port 443 is typically trusted and encrypted, attackers often hide malicious payloads within it to evade detection.

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ABlocking all outgoing traffic on TCP 80
BSending attacks only during weekends
CDisabling firewall rules to create an open path
DUsing port 443 (HTTPS) to carry malicious payloads disguised as encrypted web traffic

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A
3% (1)
B
12% (4)
C
6% (2)
D
79% (26)

Explanation

Since HTTPS traffic on port 443 is typically trusted and encrypted, attackers often hide malicious payloads within it to evade detection.

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#port evasion#HTTPS tunneling#traffic obfuscation#network evasion

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