Multiple choice security

Kevin and his friends are going through a local IT firm's garbage. Which of the following best describes this activity?

  1. Reconnaissance

  2. Intelligence Gathering

  3. Social Engineering

  4. Dumpster Diving
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dumpster diving is a physical social engineering technique where attackers look through trash to find sensitive information like passwords, reports, or hardware details. While it is a form of intelligence gathering or reconnaissance, 'Dumpster Diving' is the most specific and accurate term for this activity.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the concept of dumpster diving.

Option A) Reconnaissance - This option is incorrect. Reconnaissance refers to the process of collecting information about a target or location, typically through observation or surveillance. It is not specifically related to going through garbage.

Option B) Intelligence Gathering - This option is incorrect. Intelligence gathering involves collecting information through various sources and methods, such as surveillance, interviews, or analysis. It is a broader term that includes activities beyond going through garbage.

Option C) Social Engineering - This option is incorrect. Social engineering refers to the manipulation of individuals to gain unauthorized access or information. It typically involves psychological manipulation rather than physically going through garbage.

Option D) Dumpster Diving - This option is correct. Dumpster diving is the act of searching through trash or garbage, usually in search of discarded items or information. In this scenario, Kevin and his friends are going through a local IT firm's garbage, which aligns with the activity of dumpster diving.

The correct answer is D) Dumpster Diving.

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