GIAC Exam GSLC Topic 1 Question 69 Discussion

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Question #: 69
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You work as a Network Administrator for Infosec Inc. The company has a Windows 2003-based server. You have installed McAfee antivirus as well as anti-spyware software on the server. One day, you come to know that not only have the security applications running on the server (including software firewalls, anti-virus, and anti-spyware) been disabled, but the anti-virus and anti-spyware definitions have also been deleted. You suspect that this is due to malware infection. Which of the following types of malware is the most likely cause of the issue?

AWhack-A-Mole

BFireKiller 2000

CBeast

DSubSeven

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Suggested Answer: B

by Brett at Apr 04, 2025, 12:01 PM

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Celia

7 days ago

D. 'SubSeven' has got to be the answer here. It's a notorious remote access Trojan, perfect for taking down antivirus and firewalls.

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Gwen

14 days ago

Hmm, this one's tricky. I'm leaning towards C. 'Beast' - it sounds like the kind of malware that would try to disable security measures.

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Christiane

21 days ago

I think the most likely cause of the issue is SubSeven.

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