GIAC Exam GSLC Topic 1 Question 69 Discussion

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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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Barbra

25 days ago

Haha, 'FireKiller 2000'? Sounds like the name of a rejected Marvel superhero. But I'd still go with that one, just for the entertainment factor.

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Yaeko

12 days ago

User 3: I agree with Yaeko, let's focus on finding the real cause of the problem.

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Louann

13 days ago

User 2: Louann, that's funny! But I think we should take this malware issue seriously.

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Tesha

16 days ago

User 1: Haha, 'FireKiller 2000'? Sounds like the name of a rejected Marvel superhero.

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Lauran

28 days ago

I'm going with A. 'Whack-A-Mole' - it's like the malware version of that arcade game, popping up everywhere and evading detection.

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Ashlyn

6 days ago

User1: I think it might be Whack-A-Mole too, always popping up unexpectedly.

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Fannie

1 months ago

B. 'FireKiller 2000' - because who doesn't love a malware with a badass name like that? Definitely the culprit.

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Kimbery

1 days ago

User 3: Let's focus on getting rid of it first.

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Charlesetta

9 days ago

User 2: Yeah, that name does sound pretty intense.

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Darell

16 days ago

User 1: I think it might be FireKiller 2000.

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Tamar

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think Beast malware is also known for disabling security software.

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Larae

2 months ago

I agree with Christiane, SubSeven is a remote access Trojan that can disable security applications.

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Celia

2 months 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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Cherelle

4 days ago

We need to make sure our servers are protected against these kinds of threats.

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Janessa

15 days ago

It's scary how malware like that can disable security applications so easily.

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Renea

1 months ago

I think you're right, SubSeven is a powerful remote access Trojan.

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Gwen

2 months 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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Crista

1 months ago

I think 'SubSeven' could also be a possibility, it's known for disabling security software.

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Harrison

1 months ago

I agree, 'Beast' does sound like it could be the culprit.

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Christiane

2 months ago

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

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