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GAQM CPEH-001 Exam - Topic 1 Question 106 Discussion

A Trojan horse is a destructive program that masquerades as a benign application. The software initially appears to perform a desirable function for the user prior to installation and/or execution, but in addition to the expected function steals information or harms the system.The challenge for an attacker is to send a convincing file attachment to the victim, which gets easily executed on the victim machine without raising any suspicion. Today's end users are quite knowledgeable about malwares and viruses. Instead of sending games and fun executables, Hackers today are quite successful in spreading the Trojans using Rogue security software. What is Rogue security software?
C) Rogue security software is based on social engineering technique in which the attackers lures victim to visit spear phishing websites
A) A flash file extension to Firefox that gets automatically installed when a victim visits rogue software disabling websites
B) A Fake AV program that claims to rid a computer of malware, but instead installs spyware or other malware onto the computer. This kind of software is known as rogue security software.
D) This software disables firewalls and establishes reverse connecting tunnel between the victim's machine and that of the attacker

GAQM CPEH-001 Exam - Topic 1 Question 106 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's CPEH-001 exam
Question #: 106
Topic #: 1
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A Trojan horse is a destructive program that masquerades as a benign application. The software initially appears to perform a desirable function for the user prior to installation and/or execution, but in addition to the expected function steals information or harms the system.

The challenge for an attacker is to send a convincing file attachment to the victim, which gets easily executed on the victim machine without raising any suspicion. Today's end users are quite knowledgeable about malwares and viruses. Instead of sending games and fun executables, Hackers today are quite successful in spreading the Trojans using Rogue security software. What is Rogue security software?

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Suggested Answer: C

The order should be Passive information gathering, Network level discovery, Host scanning and Analysis of host scanning.


by Mel at Jan 25, 2025, 08:21 PM

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Mireya
9 months ago
I thought rogue software was just annoying pop-ups, not actual malware!
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Fannie
9 months ago
Yup, it tricks users into thinking they're protected!
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Samira
10 months ago
Wait, are people really falling for this? Seems hard to believe.
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Melissia
10 months ago
Totally agree, it's a scam to install more malware!
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Trina
10 months ago
Rogue security software is just fake antivirus, right?
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Tenesha
10 months ago
I recall that rogue security software is often designed to look legitimate, but it actually does the opposite of what it claims. It’s tricky because users might not realize they’re being scammed until it’s too late.
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Glen
10 months ago
I feel like the answer is B, but I’m a bit confused about the specifics of how these programs operate. They definitely seem to install more malware instead of fixing anything.
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Junita
11 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think rogue security software might involve social engineering tactics to lure victims. It sounds familiar from a practice question we did last week.
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Marlon
11 months ago
I remember studying about rogue security software, and I think it's related to fake antivirus programs that trick users into thinking their systems are infected.
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Millie
11 months ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The question provides a good overview of Trojan horses and how hackers use rogue security software to spread malware. I'll select Option B and move on to the next question.
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Oliva
11 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key is recognizing that rogue security software is a type of Trojan horse that tricks users into installing malware under the guise of being an anti-virus program. Option B seems to best describe this.
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Felicitas
11 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the details about rogue security software. I'll need to read through the question carefully and think through the different options to make sure I understand what's being asked.
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Shaunna
11 months ago
This question seems straightforward. I'll focus on understanding the key details about Trojan horses and rogue security software to determine the correct answer.
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Cory
1 year ago
Rogue security software, huh? Sounds like the hackers are really upping their game. Tricking people into installing malware - that's some real 'Vogon poetry' level trickery right there.
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Jestine
1 year ago
D) This software disables firewalls and establishes reverse connecting tunnel between the victim's machine and that of the attacker.
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Twana
1 year ago
Yeah, hackers are getting more sophisticated with their tactics. It's important to stay vigilant and cautious.
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Sherman
1 year ago
B) A Fake AV program that claims to rid a computer of malware, but instead installs spyware or other malware onto the computer. This kind of software is known as rogue security software.
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Nu
1 year ago
Option B is the way to go. Fake AV software that actually installs spyware? That's the classic rogue security software trick. Sneaky, but good to know what to look out for.
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Wei
1 year ago
Definitely, we have to stay vigilant and always double-check before downloading anything suspicious.
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Malissa
1 year ago
Yeah, it's scary how hackers can trick us into installing malware without us even realizing it.
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Robt
1 year ago
I agree, fake AV programs are really sneaky. It's important to be cautious of what we download.
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Rose
1 year ago
Haha, rogue security software. Sounds like the hackers are getting more creative these days. Instead of sending obvious viruses, they're disguising them as helpful programs. Gotta stay on your toes, folks!
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Yuki
1 year ago
Option B sounds like the correct answer. A fake AV program that installs malware instead of removing it? That's the definition of rogue security software alright. Gotta watch out for those clever hackers.
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Lindy
1 year ago
User 2: Yes, you're right. It's important to be cautious when it comes to suspicious software. Rogue security software can be very deceptive.
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Kerry
1 year ago
User 1: Option B sounds like the correct answer. A fake AV program that installs malware instead of removing it? That's the definition of rogue security software alright. Gotta watch out for those clever hackers.
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Natalya
1 year ago
Yes, Rogue security software pretends to help but actually installs malware. It's dangerous.
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Theron
1 year ago
Rogue security software? I've heard of that before. It's like a wolf in sheep's clothing, isn't it? Tricking users into installing malware under the guise of protecting their system. Sneaky!
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Sherill
1 year ago
Yes, it's definitely like a wolf in sheep's clothing. It's all about deception and tricking users into compromising their systems.
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Julio
1 year ago
D) This software disables firewalls and establishes reverse connecting tunnel between the victim's machine and that of the attacker
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Alyce
1 year ago
C) Rogue security software is based on social engineering technique in which the attackers lures victim to visit spear phishing websites
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Albert
1 year ago
B) A Fake AV program that claims to rid a computer of malware, but instead installs spyware or other malware onto the computer. This kind of software is known as rogue security software.
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Ryan
1 year ago
I agree with Rusty. Rogue security software is indeed a Fake AV program.
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Rusty
1 year ago
I think Rogue security software is option B.
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