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CompTIA N10-009 Exam - Topic 5 Question 28 Discussion

A network engineer discovers network traffic that is sending confidential information to an unauthorized and unknown destination. Which of the following best describes the cause of this network traffic?
D) Malware
A) Adware
B) Ransomware
C) Darkware

CompTIA N10-009 Exam - Topic 5 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-009 exam
Question #: 28
Topic #: 5
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A network engineer discovers network traffic that is sending confidential information to an unauthorized and unknown destination. Which of the following best describes the cause of this network traffic?

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Suggested Answer: D

Malware refers to any malicious software that can exfiltrate confidential data, including spyware, trojans, and rootkits. This fits the scenario where unauthorized data transfer is occurring.

Breakdown of Options:

A . Adware -- Displays ads, does not typically steal data.

B . Ransomware -- Encrypts files but does not exfiltrate data.

C . Darkware -- Not a real cybersecurity term.

D . Malware -- Correct answer. Malicious software is responsible for unauthorized data exfiltration.


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Chan
6 months ago
Adware could do this too, right?
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Micaela
6 months ago
Definitely malware, no doubt about it.
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Alpha
7 months ago
Sounds like classic malware behavior.
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Yolando
7 months ago
Ransomware usually demands payment, not just data theft.
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Vallie
7 months ago
Wait, darkware? Is that even a real thing?
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Sheron
8 months ago
I'm leaning towards malware as the answer since it encompasses various malicious software that could send data without authorization.
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Rosendo
8 months ago
Darkware sounds familiar, but I can't recall if it's a specific type of malware or just a general term.
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Luther
8 months ago
I think ransomware is more about locking files for money, so it might not be the right answer here.
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Daren
8 months ago
I remember studying about different types of malware, but I'm not sure if adware fits this scenario since it usually doesn't send confidential info.
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German
9 months ago
Ransomware or malware, that's the question. I'll have to weigh the options and make my best guess here.
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Leslee
9 months ago
Okay, let's see. Confidential info being sent to an unknown destination? Definitely sounds like malware to me. I'll go with D.
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Jacklyn
9 months ago
Adware or darkware? I'm a bit confused on the differences between those and malware. Gotta review my notes.
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Milly
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Could it also be ransomware? I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Malinda
9 months ago
This seems like a classic malware scenario. I'm pretty confident the answer is D. Malware.
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Brittani
10 months ago
I'd say Malware is the culprit here. Nothing else on the list quite fits the description of what's happening.
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Dwight
10 months ago
I believe it's D) Malware because it's commonly used to steal data.
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Galen
10 months ago
Ha! Adware, really? That's more about annoying pop-ups, not stealing your confidential data. Malware all the way, my dude.
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Kip
10 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think it could be B) Ransomware.
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Allene
10 months ago
I agree with Elly, it's definitely Malware.
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Amie
10 months ago
Ooh, Darkware, that's a new one! Sounds ominous, but I'm going with good old Malware on this one.
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Lucy
10 months ago
Ransomware? Nah, that's more about holding your data hostage. This sounds like straight-up data theft - Malware for sure.
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Shelba
6 months ago
Yeah, malware fits the bill perfectly!
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Reed
6 months ago
Ransomware is more about locking files, not stealing.
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Shawana
7 months ago
Agreed, it’s definitely data theft.
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Ma
7 months ago
Sounds like malware to me!
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Elly
11 months ago
I think the cause is D) Malware.
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Alberta
11 months ago
Definitely malware, that's the textbook definition of what's happening here.
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Brett
10 months ago
User 2: I agree, it sounds like a malicious software causing the issue.
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Aleta
10 months ago
User 1: Definitely malware, that's the textbook definition of what's happening here.
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Jolene
11 months ago
User 1: Definitely malware, that's the textbook definition of what's happening here.
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