GIAC Exam GCIH Topic 6 Question 35 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCIH exam

Question #: 35
Topic #: 6

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Which of the following virus is a script that attaches itself to a file or template?

ABoot sector

BTrojan horse

CMacro virus

DE-mail virus

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Suggested Answer: C

by Lovetta at Jan 09, 2025, 05:34 AM

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Helga

3 months ago

Macro virus, no doubt. Those things are like the chameleons of the virus world - they can hide in plain sight!

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Talia

2 months ago

I always have to be careful with email attachments because of macro viruses.

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Jackie

2 months ago

That's right, macro viruses are sneaky!

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Dottie

2 months ago

C) Macro virus

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Shannon

3 months ago

Haha, remember that time my cousin opened a 'cute puppy' file and ended up with a Trojan horse on their computer? Classic!

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Ricki

2 months ago

I always make sure to scan files before opening them now. Better safe than sorry!

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Carin

2 months ago

Yeah, they can disguise themselves as harmless files. Always be careful what you open.

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Kerry

3 months ago

Oh no, that's not good! Trojan horses can be really sneaky.

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Taryn

4 months ago

Macro virus all the way! Those things are like the ninjas of the computer world - they just blend right in with your documents.

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Christene

2 months ago

E-mail viruses can spread so quickly, it's scary.

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Lorriane

2 months ago

I think Trojan horse viruses can be pretty deceptive too.

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Meaghan

2 months ago

E-mail viruses can be dangerous too, always have to be careful with attachments.

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Alana

2 months ago

Yeah, Trojan horses can definitely trick you into letting them in.

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Ardella

3 months ago

I think Trojan horse viruses can be pretty deceptive too.

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Valene

3 months ago

I agree, macro viruses are sneaky little things.

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Launa

3 months ago

I agree, macro viruses are sneaky little things.

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Lilli

4 months ago

C'mon, it's gotta be the macro virus. I remember learning about those in my cybersecurity class. They're like the chameleons of the virus world!

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Mammie

4 months ago

Hmm, I was leaning towards Trojan horse, but now I'm not so sure. Gotta be careful with those sneaky viruses, am I right?

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Tawna

3 months ago

Yeah, Macro viruses can definitely be sneaky. Always important to stay cautious.

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Sherly

3 months ago

I think it's actually a Macro virus.

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Kaycee

4 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be D) E-mail virus since it can spread through email attachments.

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Tora

4 months ago

I think it's definitely a macro virus. Those things can really mess up your files if you're not careful!

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Antonio

2 months ago

D) E-mail virus

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Brett

3 months ago

C) Macro virus

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Marshall

3 months ago

B) Trojan horse

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Gayla

3 months ago

A) Boot sector

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Mirta

4 months ago

I agree with Charlene, Macro virus makes sense because it attaches to a file.

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Charlene

4 months ago

I think the answer is C) Macro virus.

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