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An external entity has tried to gain access to your organization's IT environment without proper authorization. This is an example of a(n)
Suggested Answer: B
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26 comments · newest first
DE
Deja
7 days ago
Malware doesn't apply here at all.
MO
Moon
12 days ago
I feel like Exploit could work, but not as strong.
TE
Teddy
18 days ago
Event seems too vague for this situation.
MU
Muriel
23 days ago
I was torn between Intrusion and Event.
CO
Corrinne
28 days ago
Agreed, Intrusion fits best here.
LU
Luz
1 month ago
I think it's definitely an Intrusion.
HA
Hana
1 month ago
I lean towards Intrusion too; it’s about access without permission.
TR
Trina
1 month ago
Intrusion is clear; unauthorized access is the key.
QU
Quentin
2 months ago
I feel like it's more of an Event, but Intrusion fits better.
VE
Vesta
2 months ago
I was torn between Intrusion and Exploit.
CH
Christene
2 months ago
Agreed, an Intrusion makes the most sense here.
AR
Arlie
2 months ago
I think it's definitely an Intrusion.
EL
Eladia
2 months ago
Surprised this happens so often!
JI
Jina
2 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not malware?
TI
Tina
3 months ago
This is a classic example of an event.
AR
Aron
3 months ago
I think it's more of an exploit, though.
MO
Monroe
3 months ago
Definitely an intrusion.
AL
Alyce
3 months ago
Surprised this happens so often!
AM
Amalia
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not malware?
WI
Wilson
4 months ago
This is a classic example of an event.
GR
Gracie
5 months ago
I thought it was an exploit?
CE
Celeste
5 months ago
Definitely an intrusion!
GI
Gilma
6 months ago
I’m confused about the difference between intrusion and exploit. I feel like I need to review those definitions again.
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Peggy
6 months ago
I'm leaning towards option B, but I wonder if "exploit" could also fit if they were trying to take advantage of a vulnerability.
RO
Roxane
6 months ago
I remember practicing a question like this, and I think "event" could be a possibility too, but it feels more like an intrusion.
CA
Cassi
6 months ago
I think this might be an intrusion since it involves unauthorized access, but I'm not entirely sure.