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In _______ phase, the hackers try to hide their footprints.

In _______ phase, the hackers try to hide their footprints.

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asked Jul 30, 2021 in Cyber Security by Natalie (69.5k points)

In _______ phase, the hackers try to hide their footprints.

(a) Scanning

(b) Tracks clearing

(c) Reconnaissance

(d) Gaining access

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answered Aug 2, 2021 by Nathan (1.4m points)
selected Sep 13, 2021 by Natalie

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The correct choice is (b) Tracks clearing

To explain I would say: Tracks clearing or covering tracks is the name of the phase where the hackers delete logs of their existence & other activity records they do during the hacking process. This step is actually an unethical one.

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