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CPA · Question 41 · Area II: Security
Which stage of the 'Cyber Kill Chain' involves the attacker installing a backdoor or remote access trojan (RAT) to maintain access?
Which stage of the 'Cyber Kill Chain' involves the attacker installing a backdoor or remote access trojan (RAT) to maintain access?
Answer options:
A.
Reconnaissance
B.
Delivery
C.
Installation
D.
Actions on Objectives
How to approach this question
Match the action (installing backdoor) to the stage.
Full Answer
C.Installation✓ Correct
The Installation phase is where the attacker installs malware on the victim's system to ensure they can come back later (persistence).
Common mistakes
Confusing Delivery (sending the email) with Installation (malware running).
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