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Eccouncil 212-89 Exam - Topic 1 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for Eccouncil's 212-89 exam
Question #: 80
Topic #: 1
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Bonney's system has been compromised by a gruesome malware.

What is the primary step that is advisable to Bonney in order to contain the malware

incident from spreading?

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Suggested Answer: A

Turning off the infected machine is a common immediate response to contain a malware incident and prevent it from spreading to other systems on the network. This action halts any ongoing malicious activities by the malware, thereby limiting the potential for further damage or data exfiltration. However, it is essential to note that this step can lead to the loss of volatile data that might be useful for forensic analysis. Therefore, it is advisable only when it's critical to stop the malware immediately, and there's a strategy in place for forensic investigation that includes handling non-volatile data or when the preservation of volatile data is not possible.


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Deandrea
2 months ago
Wait, is it really that serious?
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Dyan
2 months ago
Calling the police? Seems a bit extreme.
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Cornell
3 months ago
Leaving it to admins? Not a good idea!
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Theresia
3 months ago
Yeah, turning it off is the first step, for sure.
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Thurman
3 months ago
Definitely turn off the infected machine!
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Alecia
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused about whether reporting to the police is necessary at this stage. Isn’t containment the priority?
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Malcolm
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question where containment was key. I feel like option A is definitely the best choice here.
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Ressie
4 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I think leaving it to the network admins might not be proactive enough. We should act quickly, right?
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Chun
4 months ago
I remember discussing the importance of isolating infected machines to prevent further spread. Turning off the infected machine seems like the right move.
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Jannette
4 months ago
I'm confident that turning off the infected machine is the right move here. That will stop the malware from spreading and give the IT team a chance to investigate and clean up the system. Leaving it to the network admins is the best way to handle this.
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Shala
4 months ago
Okay, let's think this through. Turning off the infected machine seems like the logical first step to contain the malware. I'll go with that, but I'll also make sure to report the incident to the network admins and legal team as soon as possible.
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Ozell
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Should I really just turn off the machine, or is there something else I should do first? I don't want to make the wrong call and make the situation worse.
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Elouise
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about containing a malware incident. I think the best approach is to turn off the infected machine to prevent the malware from spreading further.
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Leeann
8 months ago
Complaining to the police? I'd rather file a lawsuit against the malware developers. They're the real criminals here!
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Elenora
8 months ago
Leaving it to the network admins? Seriously? That's like asking your grandma to fix your computer.
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Kanisha
8 months ago
Then, Bonney should run a full antivirus scan to remove the malware.
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Edison
8 months ago
Bonney should immediately disconnect the infected system from the network.
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Yen
9 months ago
Turning off the infected machine is definitely the way to go. Quarantine the problem before it spreads like wildfire!
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Breana
7 months ago
Make sure to disconnect from the network to contain the malware.
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Sylvia
7 months ago
Quarantine the problem to prevent it from spreading further.
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Crissy
8 months ago
Quarantine the problem to prevent it from spreading further.
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Ena
8 months ago
Turn off the infected machine immediately!
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Polly
9 months ago
Turn off the infected machine immediately!
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Lucina
9 months ago
I think calling the legal department is also important to handle the situation properly
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Enola
9 months ago
I agree with Paris, turning off the machine is the first step to contain the malware
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Paris
10 months ago
A) Turn off the infected machine
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