An in-house penetration tester is using a packet capture device to listen in on network communications. This is an example of:
A) Passive reconnaissance
B) Persistence
C) Escalation of privileges
D) Exploiting the switch

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Passive reconnaissance involves gathering information without interacting with the target, such as listening to network communications using a packet capture device.

An In-House Penetration Tester Is Using a Packet Capture Device