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GIAC GCIH Exam - Topic 5 Question 23 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIH exam
Question #: 23
Topic #: 5
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Which of the following types of malware can an antivirus application disable and destroy?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

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Suggested Answer: D

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Pansy
3 months ago
Wait, can antivirus really destroy Adware? I thought it just ignored it!
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Natalie
3 months ago
Yeah, Crimeware is usually a tough one for antivirus too.
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Trinidad
3 months ago
Not sure about Rootkits though, they can be tricky!
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Chantay
4 months ago
I think it can also deal with Worms.
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Annelle
4 months ago
Antivirus can definitely handle Trojans and Viruses.
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Shantell
4 months ago
Worms are definitely something antivirus can catch, but I'm a bit confused about whether it can fully remove all types of malware like rootkits.
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Sage
4 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think adware is usually less harmful, so maybe antivirus can deal with it too?
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Venita
4 months ago
I feel like Trojans and viruses are definitely on the list, but I'm not sure about crimeware.
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Brittani
5 months ago
I remember that rootkits are tricky, but I think antivirus can handle them if they're not too deep in the system.
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Wai
5 months ago
I've got a good feeling about this one. Rootkits, Trojans, and viruses are all types of malware that a decent antivirus should be able to detect and eliminate.
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Noah
5 months ago
Okay, let me go through the options systematically. Viruses, worms, and Trojans are definitely things an antivirus can handle. Adware too, I believe. Not sure about the others though.
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Lai
5 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the different malware types and which ones an antivirus can actually disable and destroy.
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Oretha
5 months ago
I'm pretty confident I know the answer to this one. Antivirus software is designed to detect and remove common types of malware like viruses, worms, and Trojans.
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Jettie
5 months ago
Rootkits are notoriously difficult for antivirus to detect and remove, so I'm not sure if that's one of the correct answers. I'll have to review my notes on malware types.
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Lashon
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to make sure I understand the difference between the options before selecting my answers.
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Louann
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. The options seem a bit similar, so I'll have to think it through carefully before answering.
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Kandis
5 months ago
I'm confident I can solve this. The routing table clearly shows that packets destined for 192.168.2.0/24 should be forwarded to the 192.168.178.1 gateway on the wlan0 interface, so the correct answer is A.
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Vonda
9 months ago
Antivirus is like the digital exterminator - it'll take care of all those pesky malware critters, no problem!
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Honey
8 months ago
F) Virus
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Magda
8 months ago
D) Worm
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Brendan
8 months ago
B) Trojan
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Arletta
8 months ago
A) Rootkit
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Hermila
10 months ago
I heard a rumor that antivirus can even stop a herd of wild worms. Just sayin'.
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Blossom
8 months ago
F) Virus
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Maia
8 months ago
D) Worm
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Arlette
9 months ago
B) Trojan
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Curtis
9 months ago
A) Rootkit
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Paz
10 months ago
Easy peasy! The answer is A, B, D, and F. Antivirus is like the superhero of the digital world, taking down all those nasty bugs.
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Catina
9 months ago
Definitely, antivirus is a must-have to protect against all those threats.
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Pa
9 months ago
I agree, those are the types of malware that antivirus can handle. It's like having a shield for your computer.
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Raul
10 months ago
I think it's A, B, D, and F too. Antivirus software is so important.
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Reuben
10 months ago
Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm going to go with A, B, C, D, and F. Crimeware might be a bit of a wild card, but I'm feeling confident about the rest.
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Rosina
9 months ago
User4: I believe A, B, D, and F are the ones that antivirus applications can handle.
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Carolann
9 months ago
User3: I'm not sure about Crimeware, but I think A, B, D, and F are the right choices.
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Martina
10 months ago
User2: I agree, those are the types of malware that antivirus applications can disable and destroy.
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Sherell
10 months ago
User1: I think A, B, D, and F are the correct ones.
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Gayla
10 months ago
I'm going with A, B, D, E, and F. Adware might be a tricky one, but I'm pretty sure antivirus can deal with it.
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Melissa
9 months ago
I agree, those are the types of malware that antivirus applications are designed to detect and remove.
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Jeanice
10 months ago
I think you're right, antivirus software can definitely handle rootkits, trojans, worms, adware, and viruses.
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Justine
11 months ago
I think the answer is A, B, D, and F. Antivirus can definitely handle those types of malware.
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Berry
9 months ago
Correct, antivirus applications are effective against rootkits, trojans, worms, and viruses.
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Daron
9 months ago
Yes, those are the common types of malware that antivirus software can disable and destroy.
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Kallie
10 months ago
I think you're right, those are the types of malware that antivirus applications are designed to handle.
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Orville
10 months ago
I agree, antivirus can definitely handle rootkits, trojans, worms, and viruses.
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Xuan
11 months ago
Don't forget that antiviruses can also handle Trojans and rootkits. They're all types of malware that can be stopped by antivirus programs.
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Coletta
11 months ago
I agree with Helene. Antivirus software is designed to detect and remove viruses and worms.
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Helene
11 months ago
I think an antivirus can disable and destroy viruses and worms.
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