Discuss GIAC GCED Exam Topic 7 Question 37

When identifying malware, what is a key difference between a Worm and a Bot?

AA Worm gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

BA Worm, unlike a Bot, is installed silently as an add-on to a legitimate program.

CA Bot, unlike a Worm, is frequently spread through email attachments.

DA Bot gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

Suggested Answer: A

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33 comments · newest first

Lino 10 months ago

Bots are usually controlled remotely, right?

Vashti 11 months ago

Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds off to me.

Margart 11 months ago

Definitely agree, Worms are standalone, not add-ons.

Cory 11 months ago

I thought Worms spread through email too?

Carin 11 months ago

A Bot gets instructions from an external control channel, that's true.

Providencia 11 months ago

I recall that Worms don’t need a host program, but I’m not clear on how that relates to Bots. I hope I can remember the details during the exam!

Clement 12 months ago

I’m a bit confused about the definitions. I thought both could spread through email, but maybe only Bots do that?

My 12 months ago

I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe a Worm spreads on its own, while a Bot might need to be controlled externally.

Glory 12 months ago

I think I remember that a Bot gets its commands from an external source, like an IRC server, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main difference.

Johanna 12 months ago

Ah, I see the difference now. A Worm gets instructions from an external control channel, while a Bot, unlike a Worm, is installed silently as an add-on to a legitimate program. That makes sense to me.

Pamella 12 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The difference is that a Worm gets instructions from an external control channel, like an IRC server, while a Bot is frequently spread through email attachments. I'm pretty confident in that answer.

Chauncey 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know Worms and Bots are both types of malware, but I'm not sure I fully understand the difference between them. I'll have to think this through carefully.

Raylene 1 year ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I think the key difference is that a Worm gets instructions from an external control channel, while a Bot is installed silently as an add-on to a legitimate program.

Sharan 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure about the difference between Worms and Bots. I know they're both malicious, but I'm not sure about the specifics. I'll have to review my notes and try to figure out the key distinction.

Thersa 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The Nokia 7450 ESS is a service router, so it should support IPv6 and IS-IS. The upgrade path to the 7750 SR also seems plausible. I'm going to go with option C as the one that's not supported.

Cherri 1 year ago

I remember we talked about managing system resources while waiting for new tasks, but I'm unsure if we should log out or keep them open.

Dalene 1 year ago

Hmm, the wording on this one is a bit tricky. I'll need to carefully read through the options and think about how RMAN Multisection backups work.

Leigha 1 year ago

I feel like I saw a practice question that mentioned 250 F to 300 F, but I can't remember the details. That seems kind of high, though.

Joanne 1 year ago

Haha, option D is the winner! Gotta love those IRC-controlled Bots. They're like the party animals of the malware world.

Zachary 1 year ago

↳ replying to Joanne

I always find it fascinating how malware operates in different ways.

Mattie 1 year ago

↳ replying to Joanne

I think option A is more accurate, Worms are the ones that get instructions from an external control channel.

Francoise 1 year ago

↳ replying to Joanne

I agree, IRC-controlled Bots are quite interesting.

Diane 1 year ago

I'm going with C. Bots are definitely more email-based than Worms. Though I suppose a Worm could still use email as a vector.

Madalyn 1 year ago

I was thinking B was the answer, but now I'm not so sure. Worms can be pretty sneaky, installing themselves without the user knowing.

Maira 1 year ago

↳ replying to Madalyn

D) A Bot gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

Isaac 1 year ago

↳ replying to Madalyn

B) A Worm, unlike a Bot, is installed silently as an add-on to a legitimate program.

Dominque 1 year ago

↳ replying to Madalyn

A) A Worm gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

Mickie 1 year ago

I believe that's correct. So, the answer would be A) A Worm gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

Twila 1 year ago

I agree with Shanice. A Bot, on the other hand, gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

Dudley 1 year ago

Option D seems correct to me. Bots get instructions from an external control channel, which is a key difference from Worms.

Deeanna 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dudley

Yes, that's right. Worms, on the other hand, get instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

Rashida 1 year ago

↳ replying to Dudley

I think option D is correct. Bots do get instructions from an external control channel.

Shanice 1 year ago

I think the key difference is that a Worm gets instructions from an external control channel like an IRC server.

GIAC GCED Exam - Topic 7 Question 37 Discussion