GIAC GCIH Exam - Topic 11 Question 36 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIH exam

Question #: 36
Topic #: 11

Which of the following is a computer worm that caused a denial of service on some Internet hosts and dramatically slowed down general Internet traffic?

AKlez

BCode red

CSQL Slammer

DBeast

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Suggested Answer: B

by Lawanda at Jan 28, 2025, 04:08 AM

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Corrie

8 months ago

Surprised to see SQL Slammer still remembered!

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Nina

9 months ago

Wait, wasn't Beast a different type of malware?

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Raina

9 months ago

Definitely SQL Slammer! It caused major chaos.

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Lashawnda

9 months ago

I thought Code Red was worse?

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Allene

9 months ago

SQL Slammer was a huge deal back in the day.

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Otis

9 months ago

I’m leaning towards Code Red as well, but I have a nagging feeling about SQL Slammer. It’s tough to remember all the details!

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Anisha

10 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like Klez was more about email viruses, not a denial of service.

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Samira

10 months ago

SQL Slammer sounds familiar too, but I can't recall if it was a worm or something else.

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Twana

10 months ago

I think it might be Code Red, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember it caused a lot of issues back in the day.

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Van

10 months ago

Based on the details provided, I think the Code Red worm is the most likely answer. I'll go with that unless I can think of a better option.

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Yolande

10 months ago

I'm drawing a blank on the specifics of these different worms. I'll have to review my notes to jog my memory before answering.

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Elise

10 months ago

Okay, let me see... I remember learning about the SQL Slammer worm in class, and that sounds like it could fit the description here.

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Bobbye

10 months ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'll have to think it through carefully before selecting an answer.

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German

10 months ago

I'm pretty sure this is referring to the Code Red worm, which caused a major denial of service attack back in the day.

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Joaquin

1 year ago

SQL Slammer, huh? I bet that was a real headache for the IT folks back then. Gotta love how creative these worms can get.

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Deja

1 year ago

SQL Slammer, huh? That's the one that turned the internet into a giant traffic jam, if I remember correctly. Classic worm antics.

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Tyra

1 year ago

I remember when SQL Slammer hit, it was like the whole internet came to a screeching halt.

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Verda

1 year ago

I think Code Red was pretty bad too, but SQL Slammer really took the cake.

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Mollie

1 year ago

Yeah, SQL Slammer was a nightmare. It caused so much chaos online.

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Britt

1 year ago

Ah, the good old days of internet mayhem. SQL Slammer, you really take me back. Gotta love a good old-fashioned worm, am I right?

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Arlyne

1 year ago

Definitely, SQL Slammer was a game changer in terms of internet disruptions.

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Pauline

1 year ago

Yeah, Code Red was a nightmare. But SQL Slammer really caused chaos.

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Horace

1 year ago

I remember those days, Code Red was a real headache too.

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Isaac

1 year ago

The SQL Slammer worm definitely wreaked havoc on the internet back in the day. That thing spread like wildfire!

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Colette

1 year ago

I think the answer is C) SQL Slammer.

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Lacey

1 year ago

Yeah, it really slowed down the internet traffic.

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Cherry

1 year ago

I remember the SQL Slammer worm, it caused so much chaos!

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Dottie

1 year ago

You might be right, SQL Slammer did cause a denial of service on many Internet hosts.

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Maddie

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe it is C) SQL Slammer because it caused a major disruption in Internet traffic.

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Dottie

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) Code red.

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