312-39 Cyber Threats Iocs And Attack Methodology Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are primary goals of the 'Command and Control' (C2) phase?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Obtaining instructions from the threat actor
C2 allows the attacker to maintain access and send instructions to the compromised host.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Obtaining instructions from the threat actor
Why this is correct
C2 is the conduit for attacker input.
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Exploiting a zero-day vulnerability
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the Exploitation phase.
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Establishing a persistent communication channel
Why this is correct
Persistence is key to maintaining access.
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Gathering system information
Why it's wrong here
This is part of the Reconnaissance phase.
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Encrypting files for ransom
Why it's wrong here
This is the final Actions on Objectives phase.
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