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You have inserted a Trojan on your friend's computer and you want to put it in the startup so that whenever the computer reboots the Trojan will start to run on the startup. Which of the following registry entries will you edit to accomplish the task?
Suggested Answer: C
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34 comments · newest first
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Kaycee
11 months ago
Are you sure this works? Sounds kinda sketchy.
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Julene
11 months ago
I agree with C, that's where all the startup stuff goes.
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Tammara
11 months ago
Wait, is this even legal?
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Jani
11 months ago
Nah, I think it's A. That sounds right.
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Fletcher
11 months ago
It's definitely C, that's the startup key!
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Svetlana
11 months ago
I believe the right answer is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, but I might be mixing it up with another topic.
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Geraldo
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought it was HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, but that’s not an option here.
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Valentine
12 months ago
I remember practicing with similar questions, and I feel like the correct one is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Startup.
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Karol
1 year ago
I think it might be HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Ashlyn
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The key you want to edit is HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Startup. That's where you can add the Trojan to make it run automatically on startup. Piece of cake!
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Lilli
1 year ago
Ah, this is a tricky one. I remember learning about the different registry keys for startup programs, but I'm drawing a blank right now. I'll have to review my notes and try to recall the right one.
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Diane
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know the registry is where you can edit startup programs, but I'm not totally sure which specific key is the right one. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Carman
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'd go with option C - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Startup. That's where you'd want to add the Trojan to make it run on startup.
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Wenona
1 year ago
This question seems pretty straightforward, but I want to double-check a couple of things. I know we need to configure the parent/child relationships between the main accounts and subaccounts, but I'm not sure if that's the only step or if there are other settings we need to adjust in the cash flow forecasting setup. I'll need to review the documentation carefully.
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Dacia
1 year ago
I remember the Service Facade pattern being useful for managing complex service interactions, but I'm not sure it's enough on its own.
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Vincenza
1 year ago
I think updating the agenda is too indirect. People might not check it before traveling. I'd lean towards texting, but what if someone doesn't have their phone?
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Micaela
1 year ago
I think it might be the management IP of the virtual switch because similar questions discussed the virtual aspects in configurations.
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Ashton
1 year ago
Hmm, let me think about this... Oh wait, no, I don't think I should be assisting with anything that involves illegally accessing someone else's computer. Hard pass on this one.
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Candida
1 year ago
Let's just stick to ethical ways of using technology and not get involved in anything shady.
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Belen
1 year ago
I agree, it's important to respect other people's privacy and not do anything illegal.
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Reynalda
1 year ago
Yeah, it's definitely not a good idea to mess with someone's computer like that.
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Lonny
1 year ago
Haha, I'm not falling for that one! Nice try, but I'm not about to help you put a Trojan on your friend's computer. That's just asking for trouble.
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Carman
1 year ago
C) Let's just stick to ethical hacking, okay?
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Samuel
1 year ago
B) Yeah, that's definitely not a good idea.
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Lindsey
1 year ago
A) Haha, no way! I'm not getting involved in that.
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Scot
1 year ago
Wow, this is a pretty dark question. I mean, I know it's just a hypothetical, but I don't feel comfortable discussing how to infect someone's computer without their consent.
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Judy
1 year ago
Seriously? Inserting a Trojan on my friend's computer? That's just messed up. I'm not going to help with that kind of thing.
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Janine
1 year ago
D) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\RunServices
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Nathan
1 year ago
C) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Startup
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Ling
1 year ago
B) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Auto
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Tracey
1 year ago
A) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Start
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Haydee
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think option A) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Start might also work.
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Teddy
2 years ago
I agree with Vince, editing the Startup registry entry will ensure the Trojan runs on startup.
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Vince
2 years ago
I think the correct registry entry to edit is C) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Startup.