Phases of Hacking

1. Reconnaissance: In this phase, the Attacker finds information about the target. It can be done actively or passively. It brings us closer to the target by giving some sensitive information about the target.
2. Scanning: In this phase, the Attacker finds much more information about the target. The attacker can perform port scanning or various assessments in order to get sensitive information about the target.
3. Gaining Access: In this phase, the Attacker actually performs HACK. Using the information or vulnerability found by the previous phases, the attacker takes advantage and performs an exploit to gain access.
4. Maintaining Access: In this phase. the Attacker installs backdoors or trojans in order to maintain access into the target system.
5. Covering Tracks: In this phase, the Attacker deletes the logs and session details in order to not be caught.