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GIAC GISP Exam - Topic 3 Question 79 Discussion

Posted by Elza on Nov 25, 2025 at 11:06 PM

Which of the following viruses masks itself from applications or utilities to hide itself by detection of anti-virus software?

Suggested Answer: C

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Taryn 6 months ago
I feel confident about C too. It’s all about evasion!
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Afton 6 months ago
True, but stealth viruses are specifically designed to evade detection.
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Refugia 6 months ago
But isn’t a macro virus also sneaky?
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Irma 6 months ago
I’m leaning towards D) Polymorphic virus. It changes form.
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Marshall 7 months ago
Agreed! Stealth virus is tricky.
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Muriel 7 months ago
I think it's C) Stealth virus. It hides well.
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Theodora 7 months ago
I agree with Ronny, stealth viruses are the real deal!
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Carissa 8 months ago
Wait, are we sure about C? Sounds too simple.
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Yuette 8 months ago
C is correct, but D is also sneaky.
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Reita 8 months ago
I thought it was D) Polymorphic virus? They change too!
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Ronny 8 months ago
Definitely C) Stealth virus. They’re tricky!
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Floyd 8 months ago
C is the one, the stealth virus is a real chameleon, blending in to avoid detection.
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Maurine 8 months ago
Haha, the stealth virus is like a ninja virus, always lurking in the shadows! C is the way to go.
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Jina 9 months ago
I'm going with C. Those stealth viruses are like ninjas, always trying to stay hidden.
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Paris 9 months ago
Definitely C. Stealth viruses are the sneaky ones that try to avoid getting caught.
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Stevie 9 months ago
I remember studying stealth viruses specifically, but I can't recall if they were the only ones that could hide from antivirus software.
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Freeman 9 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought macro viruses could also hide, but that might be more about exploiting applications rather than hiding from antivirus.
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Britt 9 months ago
C seems like the best option, but I want to double-check my understanding of stealth viruses just to be sure.
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Kanisha 9 months ago
The key here is understanding how different types of viruses work. I'll review my notes on virus classification.
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Kallie 10 months ago
C) Stealth virus is the correct answer. It hides itself from detection by anti-virus software.
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Leanora 10 months ago
I feel like I've seen a similar question before, and I think it was about how viruses can change their code. Maybe it's D) Polymorphic virus?
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Norah 10 months ago
I think the answer might be C) Stealth virus, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember something about how they evade detection.
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Dominga 10 months ago
I got this! Stealth viruses use techniques to conceal their presence and avoid detection. Definitely C.
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Lili 11 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Lai 11 months ago
I think the answer is C. Stealth viruses are designed to hide from antivirus software.
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Raina 5 months ago
↳ replying to Lai
C it is! They’re designed to avoid detection.
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Percy 5 months ago
↳ replying to Lai
I think C too. Stealth viruses are sneaky!
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Audra 6 months ago
↳ replying to Lai
C is the best choice. They hide from antivirus programs.
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Lindsay 6 months ago
↳ replying to Lai
I agree, C sounds right. Stealth viruses are tricky!
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Zita 10 months ago
↳ replying to Lai
Definitely C. They evade detection well.
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