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GIAC Exam GSLC Topic 1 Question 69 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GSLC exam
Question #: 69
Topic #: 1
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You work as a Network Administrator for Infosec Inc. The company has a Windows 2003-based server. You have installed McAfee antivirus as well as anti-spyware software on the server. One day, you come to know that not only have the security applications running on the server (including software firewalls, anti-virus, and anti-spyware) been disabled, but the anti-virus and anti-spyware definitions have also been deleted. You suspect that this is due to malware infection. Which of the following types of malware is the most likely cause of the issue?

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by Brett at Apr 04, 2025, 12:01 PM

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Barbra
3 months ago
Haha, 'FireKiller 2000'? Sounds like the name of a rejected Marvel superhero. But I'd still go with that one, just for the entertainment factor.
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Yaeko
2 months ago
User 3: I agree with Yaeko, let's focus on finding the real cause of the problem.
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Louann
2 months ago
User 2: Louann, that's funny! But I think we should take this malware issue seriously.
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Tesha
2 months ago
User 1: Haha, 'FireKiller 2000'? Sounds like the name of a rejected Marvel superhero.
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Lauran
3 months ago
I'm going with A. 'Whack-A-Mole' - it's like the malware version of that arcade game, popping up everywhere and evading detection.
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Frederic
1 months ago
User1: True, SubSeven is known for its remote access capabilities, could have caused the issue.
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Socorro
2 months ago
User3: I've heard of SubSeven being a pretty nasty one too, could be that.
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Marvel
2 months ago
User2: Yeah, it does sound like a sneaky malware, constantly avoiding detection.
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Ashlyn
2 months ago
User1: I think it might be Whack-A-Mole too, always popping up unexpectedly.
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Fannie
3 months ago
B. 'FireKiller 2000' - because who doesn't love a malware with a badass name like that? Definitely the culprit.
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Kimbery
2 months ago
User 3: Let's focus on getting rid of it first.
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Charlesetta
2 months ago
User 2: Yeah, that name does sound pretty intense.
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Darell
2 months ago
User 1: I think it might be FireKiller 2000.
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Tamar
3 months ago
I'm not sure, but I think Beast malware is also known for disabling security software.
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Larae
3 months ago
I agree with Christiane, SubSeven is a remote access Trojan that can disable security applications.
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Celia
4 months ago
D. 'SubSeven' has got to be the answer here. It's a notorious remote access Trojan, perfect for taking down antivirus and firewalls.
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Jeff
2 months ago
Definitely, we should also regularly update our security software to prevent such attacks.
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Cherelle
2 months ago
We need to make sure our servers are protected against these kinds of threats.
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Janessa
2 months ago
It's scary how malware like that can disable security applications so easily.
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Renea
3 months ago
I think you're right, SubSeven is a powerful remote access Trojan.
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Gwen
4 months ago
Hmm, this one's tricky. I'm leaning towards C. 'Beast' - it sounds like the kind of malware that would try to disable security measures.
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Crista
3 months ago
I think 'SubSeven' could also be a possibility, it's known for disabling security software.
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Harrison
3 months ago
I agree, 'Beast' does sound like it could be the culprit.
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Christiane
4 months ago
I think the most likely cause of the issue is SubSeven.
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