This is a program that is a type of malicious code. It is unauthorized code that is contained within a legitimate program and performs functions unknown to the user.
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Arlette
12 months ago
I thought polymorphic viruses were more common?
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Hailey
1 year ago
Yup, Trojan horse is the right answer.
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Lashawna
1 year ago
Wait, are we sure it's not a stealth virus?
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Christiane
1 year ago
Totally agree, it's sneaky like that.
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Curt
1 year ago
That's definitely a Trojan horse!
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Ryann
1 year ago
Wait, could it be a stealth virus? I remember those can also hide, but I think they don't always come with legitimate programs.
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Telma
1 year ago
I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and it was about Trojans too. Seems like the best choice.
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Alana
1 year ago
I'm not completely sure, but I remember something about how Trojans can be hidden in other programs.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
I think this is definitely referring to a Trojan horse, right? It disguises itself as legitimate software.
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Vicky
1 year ago
Okay, I know NIST SP 800-53A covers security controls and assessment procedures, so the types of tests mentioned in the question should be in there. I'll eliminate any options that don't sound familiar.
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Charlene
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by all the details in the scenario. I'll need to read through it carefully to make sure I understand the key points before trying to answer.
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Susana
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm confident I can identify the three most important measures, but I'll need to read through the choices a few times to be sure.