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Question:
What is the MAIN difference between active and passive reconnaissance?
A
Active will actually connect to the network and could be detected; passive won't.
explanation
Active reconnaissance connects to the network using techniques such as port scanning. Both active and passive reconnaissance can be done manually or with tools. Black-box and white-box refer to the amount of information the tester is given. Attackers and testers use both types of reconnaissance.
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