CompTIA N10-009 Exam - Topic 5 Question 28 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-009 exam

Question #: 28
Topic #: 5

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?

AAdware

BRansomware

CDarkware

DMalware

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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.

CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Official Study Guide -- Domain 3.5: Given a scenario, implement cybersecurity measures.

NIST 800-83: Malware Incident Prevention & Handling

by Franklyn at Aug 04, 2025, 03:31 PM

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Chan

2 months ago

Adware could do this too, right?

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Micaela

2 months ago

Definitely malware, no doubt about it.

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Alpha

2 months ago

Sounds like classic malware behavior.

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Yolando

3 months ago

Ransomware usually demands payment, not just data theft.

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Vallie

3 months ago

Wait, darkware? Is that even a real thing?

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Sheron

3 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

3 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

5 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

5 months ago

This seems like a classic malware scenario. I'm pretty confident the answer is D. Malware.

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Brittani

5 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

5 months ago

I believe it's D) Malware because it's commonly used to steal data.

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Galen

5 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

5 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could be B) Ransomware.

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Amie

5 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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Allene

5 months ago

I agree with Elly, it's definitely Malware.

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Lucy

5 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

1 month ago

Yeah, malware fits the bill perfectly!

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Reed

2 months ago

Ransomware is more about locking files, not stealing.

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Shawana

2 months ago

Agreed, it’s definitely data theft.

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Ma

2 months ago

Sounds like malware to me!

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Elly

7 months ago

I think the cause is D) Malware.

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Alberta

7 months ago

Definitely malware, that's the textbook definition of what's happening here.

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Brett

5 months ago

User 2: I agree, it sounds like a malicious software causing the issue.

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Aleta

5 months ago

User 1: Definitely malware, that's the textbook definition of what's happening here.

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Jolene

6 months ago

User 1: Definitely malware, that's the textbook definition of what's happening here.

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