A company discovers that a recent software update from a third-party vendor has introduced malware into their system. The malware has compromised several internal applications.
What should the company do to address this supply chain attack?
Suggested Answer: B
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15 comments · newest first
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Hubert
16 days ago
Right, we need to act fast to protect our data.
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Erick
21 days ago
D could help too, but it won't solve the root problem.
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Karan
26 days ago
True, but switching vendors might take time.
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Hubert
1 month ago
But what about C? Uninstalling could prevent further damage.
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Erick
1 month ago
I agree, B makes sense. Notify the vendor to fix the issue.
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Karan
1 month ago
I think B is the best option. Isolating the systems is crucial.
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Aileen
2 months ago
Monitoring while continuing to use the software sounds risky.
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Cathrine
2 months ago
Surprised they didn't catch this before it went live!
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Jeannetta
2 months ago
Scanning with anti-malware is a must, but it won't fix the root issue.
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Dorethea
2 months ago
I don't think uninstalling is the best first step.
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Rickie
2 months ago
Definitely isolate the affected systems and notify the vendor ASAP.
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Wilbert
2 months ago
Scanning with anti-malware seems like a good step, but it might not address the root cause of the supply chain issue.
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Jenifer
3 months ago
I lean towards uninstalling the software completely, but what if switching vendors causes more downtime? That could be a problem.
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Jarod
3 months ago
I remember a similar question where we had to weigh the risks of continuing to use compromised software. It feels risky to keep it running.
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Jennie
3 months ago
I think isolating the affected systems is crucial, but I'm not entirely sure if notifying the vendor should be immediate or after some initial investigation.