Select frоm the оptiоn list provided the stаge of cyberаttаck described in each item below. Each choice may be used once, more than once, or not at all. Item Classification Attempting to connect to a system to elicit a response. Occurs after gaining access. The stage where the attacker can prepare and deliver the attack. An attempt by the attacker to conceal their crime. The attacker moves from exploring the network to actually attacking it. An attacker seeks to mask their presence and monitor the activity of other legitimate users. An attacker performs research about the target. Once access has been gained into the system, the attacker increases privilege to administrator‐level access or root privilege for the purpose of installing malware applications. Requires direct interaction with the target to gather information. An attacker may leave behind a backdoor for reentry into the system.
Select frоm the оptiоn list provided in column B the described stаge in а cyberаttack from the attacker’s perspective (column A). Then, select from the option list provided in column C the label for each stage in its respective sequential order. Note that the stages are not listed in sequential order and each choice will be used only once. Stage Description Cyberattack Stage Stage Position (1-7) The attacker moves from exploring the network to actually attacking it and gaining access. The attacker can prepare and deliver the attack. The attacker performs research about the targeted individual or entity. The attacker utilizes malicious files to keep access to the target until the attack is finished. An attempt by the attacker to conceal their crime. The active step of attempting to connect to systems to elicit a response. After gaining access, the attacker increases privilege to administrator-level access to install malware applications.