A security team is performing a penetration test and gathers information about the target organization by researching publicly available data without directly interacting with the organization's systems. What type of reconnaissance are they conducting?
Passive reconnaissance involves collecting information without direct interaction with the target's systems, typically using publicly available resources. This method reduces the risk of detection compared to active reconnaissance, which involves direct engagement with the target.
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