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Which of the following user actions poses the GREATEST risk for inadvertently introducing malware into a local network?
Suggested Answer: D
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35 comments · newest first
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An
10 months ago
B seems pretty safe, HTML can't do much on its own.
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Detra
10 months ago
Surprised that people still open attachments without checking!
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Kathryn
10 months ago
A lot of malware comes from email, so I agree with D.
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German
10 months ago
I think C is riskier, especially if the source isn't verified.
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Kami
11 months ago
Definitely D, those email attachments are sketchy!
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Demetra
11 months ago
Opening email attachments seems like the most obvious risk to me. I recall a case study where that led to a major breach.
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Melissa
11 months ago
I think uploading files to an internal server is generally safe, but I’m not confident about that. We had a practice question on this, and I’m still a bit confused.
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Sina
11 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like downloading files from an enterprise share could also introduce malware if the files are compromised.
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Launa
12 months ago
I remember we discussed how opening email attachments can be risky, especially from unknown sources. I think that might be the answer.
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Tresa
12 months ago
D has got to be the right answer. Email attachments from outside the organization are a classic way for malware to get in. Gotta be really careful with those.
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Karima
12 months ago
I'm leaning towards A. Uploading a file to an internal server seems like it could easily spread malware across the network if the file is compromised.
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Janine
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. Uploading a file to an internal server could also be risky if it's infected. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Alease
1 year ago
I think the answer is D. Opening an email attachment from an external account seems like the biggest risk for malware, since you don't know what's in that attachment.
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Lajuana
1 year ago
Gotta be option D. Opening email attachments is like playing Russian roulette with your network security. I'd rather wrestle a hungry lion than click on one of those things.
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Ressie
1 year ago
Always better to be safe than sorry when it comes to those.
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Dortha
1 year ago
Yeah, email attachments can be so dangerous.
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Jolene
1 year ago
I agree, option D is definitely the riskiest.
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Laticia
1 year ago
D) Opening an email attachment from an external account
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Pansy
1 year ago
C) Downloading a file from an enterprise file share
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Polly
1 year ago
B) Viewing a hypertext markup language (HTML) document
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Donette
1 year ago
A) Uploading a file onto an internal server
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Pilar
1 year ago
Option D all the way! Those email attachments are like the digital equivalent of that suspicious-looking package your neighbor left on your doorstep. Hard pass!
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Lynsey
1 year ago
C) Downloading a file from an enterprise file share
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Katie
1 year ago
B) Viewing a hypertext markup language (HTML) document
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Meaghan
1 year ago
A) Uploading a file onto an internal server
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Mike
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and D. Viewing HTML docs can be risky, but those email attachments are just begging to unleash a virus. Maybe I should start using a hazmat suit for my daily email check.
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Dominga
1 year ago
But downloading a file from an enterprise file share could also introduce malware, right?
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Ahmed
1 year ago
I'd go with option A. You can never be too careful when uploading files to an internal server. Who knows what kind of bugs they might be carrying?
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Lizbeth
1 year ago
Viewing HTML documents can also be risky, you never know what's embedded in them.
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Jacki
1 year ago
Opening email attachments from external accounts is a big no-no.
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Lavonda
1 year ago
I think downloading files from an enterprise file share is also dangerous.
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Miss
1 year ago
I agree, uploading files can be risky.
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Chauncey
1 year ago
Definitely option D. Those email attachments are like a minefield waiting to blow up your network. Better be safe than sorry!
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Fernanda
2 years ago
I agree with Yuki, because email attachments can easily contain malware.
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Yuki
2 years ago
I think opening an email attachment from an external account poses the greatest risk.