PHASES OF ATTACK

Every hacker, whether ethical or malicious, follows a systematic process when attacking a system. Understanding these five phases is crucial—it's the roadmap we use for penetration testing and the same roadmap attackers use against us.
⚔️ 5 PHASES OF AN ATTACK
The Hacker's Methodology
1
Reconnaissance
2
Scanning
3
Gaining Access
4
Maintaining Access
5
Covering Tracks

Understanding these phases helps us think like an attacker — and defend like a guardian.