GIAC Exam GCED Topic 7 Question 37 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCED exam

Question #: 37
Topic #: 7

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When identifying malware, what is a key difference between a Worm and a Bot?

AA Worm gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

BA Worm, unlike a Bot, is installed silently as an add-on to a legitimate program.

CA Bot, unlike a Worm, is frequently spread through email attachments.

DA Bot gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

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Suggested Answer: A

by Andra at Apr 21, 2024, 09:56 PM

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9 days ago

I believe that's correct. So, the answer would be A) A Worm gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

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11 days ago

I agree with Shanice. A Bot, on the other hand, gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

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13 days ago

Option D seems correct to me. Bots get instructions from an external control channel, which is a key difference from Worms.

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17 days ago

I think the key difference is that a Worm gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

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