Hacking Phases

 The following are the five phases of hacking:

1) Reconnaissance

2) Scanning

3) Gaining Access

4) Maintaining Access

5) Clearing Tracks

1) Reconnaissance:- is an initial preparation phase for the attackers to prepare for an attack by gathering information about the target prior to launching an attack using different tools and techniques.

2) Scanning:- is a pre-attack phase. In this phase, an attacker scans the network through information acquired during the initial phase of reconnaissance. 

3) Gaining Access:- is when the hacker gains control over and Operating System (OS), application, or computer network.

4) Maintaining Access:- Phase is the point where an attacker tries t maintain access, ownership, and control over the compromised systems.

5) Clearing Tracks:- an attacker must hide identity by clearing or covering tracks. Clearing tracks is an activity that is carried out to hide malicious activities.