GIAC Exam GISP Topic 5 Question 39 Discussion

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Question #: 39
Topic #: 5

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Which of the following types of virus is capable of changing its signature to avoid detection?

AStealth virus

BBoot sector virus

CMacro virus

DPolymorphic virus

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Suggested Answer: C

by Pete at Dec 25, 2023, 06:31 PM

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Jennifer

2 months ago

Definitely the polymorphic virus. They're like the chameleons of the malware world - always changing their spots to avoid getting caught.

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Laurel

6 days ago

Definitely the polymorphic virus. They're like the chameleons of the malware world - always changing their spots to avoid getting caught.

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Tandra

12 days ago

D) Polymorphic virus

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Barb

16 days ago

C) Macro virus

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Dusti

1 months ago

B) Boot sector virus

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Dewitt

1 months ago

A) Stealth virus

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Glenn

2 months ago

Ooh, this is a tricky one. But I think the correct answer is D - polymorphic virus. They're masters of disguise, those little buggers.

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Junita

2 months ago

I'm going with D - polymorphic virus. Those shape-shifting viruses are the trickiest to detect. Time to upgrade my antivirus, stat!

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Kayleigh

2 days ago

Yeah, it's always a good idea to stay updated with the latest antivirus protection.

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Haydee

12 days ago

I've heard that stealth viruses can be pretty difficult to detect too.

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Kanisha

13 days ago

I think I'll stick with my current antivirus software, it's been working fine for me.

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Filiberto

1 months ago

I agree, polymorphic viruses are really sneaky.

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Eileen

2 months ago

Hmm, the signature changing ability sounds like a polymorphic virus to me. Gotta stay one step ahead of those sneaky bugs!

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Nada

26 days ago

Yeah, they can be a real headache for antivirus software.

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Winifred

27 days ago

I agree, polymorphic viruses are definitely tricky to detect.

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Eladia

1 months ago

Definitely, we need to be vigilant and keep our antivirus software updated to protect against them.

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Carmen

1 months ago

I agree, polymorphic viruses are tricky to detect because they keep changing their signature.

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Omega

1 months ago

D) Polymorphic virus

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Kallie

1 months ago

C) Macro virus

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Carylon

2 months ago

B) Boot sector virus

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Willow

2 months ago

A) Stealth virus

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Noelia

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Stealth virus can also change its signature to avoid detection.

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Kip

2 months ago

I agree with Tesha, Polymorphic virus can change its signature to avoid detection.

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Tesha

2 months ago

I think the answer is D) Polymorphic virus.

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Shawna

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Stealth virus can also change its signature to avoid detection.

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Josephine

3 months ago

I agree with Coleen, Polymorphic viruses can change their signature to avoid detection.

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Coleen

3 months ago

I think the answer is D) Polymorphic virus.

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