Palo Alto Networks PCCET Exam - Topic 8 Question 73 Discussion

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Question #: 73
Topic #: 8

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What are the two most prominent characteristics of the malware type rootkit? (Choose two.)

AIt encrypts user data.

BIt cannot be detected by antivirus because of its masking techniques.

CIt takes control of the operating system.

DIt steals personal information.

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Blondell

3 months ago

Agreed, masking techniques are a big deal with rootkits!

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Myrtie

3 months ago

I thought they just stole info, not control the system.

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Virgina

3 months ago

Definitely B and C for rootkits.

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Truman

4 months ago

Wait, it takes control of the OS? That's wild!

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Staci

4 months ago

It can't be detected by antivirus, that's true!

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Phung

4 months ago

I remember discussing how rootkits can manipulate the OS, but I'm not confident about the second characteristic. Could it be related to stealing data?

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Aretha

4 months ago

I practiced a question like this before, and I think the main thing about rootkits is their ability to mask themselves. So, B definitely sounds right.

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Chauncey

4 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like rootkits have something to do with taking control of the operating system. So, option C might be correct too.

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Dylan

5 months ago

I think rootkits are really sneaky, so I remember that they can hide from antivirus software. Maybe option B is one of the answers?

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Naomi

5 months ago

Rootkits are all about staying hidden and taking over the system, so I'm going with B and C. Gotta be careful with those sneaky buggers!

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Dalene

5 months ago

I'm a little confused on this one. I know rootkits are designed to hide and gain control, but I'm not sure if encryption or data theft is a key feature. I'll have to review my notes and make an educated guess.

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Cecil

5 months ago

Okay, I've got this. Rootkits are all about stealth and control, so the two most prominent characteristics are that they can't be detected by antivirus (B) and they take control of the operating system (C). Easy peasy.

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Evelynn

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know rootkits are stealthy, but I can't remember if they encrypt data or just steal it. I'll have to think this through carefully.

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Rozella

5 months ago

I'm pretty sure that rootkits are designed to hide their presence and take control of the system, so I'll go with B and C.

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Amos

5 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the mention of NoSQL injection. That doesn't seem relevant to a SQL-based web application. I think the answer is most likely blind SQL injection, since the question specifically talks about conditional timing delays.

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Staci

10 months ago

The rootkit is the ninja of the malware world - you'll never see it coming! B and C are the way to go on this one.

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Tayna

9 months ago

C) It takes control of the operating system.

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Ashlyn

9 months ago

B) It cannot be detected by antivirus because of its masking techniques.

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Kathrine

10 months ago

The sneaky rootkit answers are B and C. It's all about that invisible, system-level access. I bet the exam writer is a budding black hat hacker!

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Marion

9 months ago

C) It takes control of the operating system.

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Marion

9 months ago

B) It cannot be detected by antivirus because of its masking techniques.

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Rebecka

10 months ago

Haha, the exam writer is probably a secret rootkit mastermind! But B and C are the obvious choices here. Rootkits are all about stealth and control.

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Annabelle

10 months ago

B and C for sure. Rootkits are all about staying hidden and gaining deep system access. I wonder if the exam writer has a rootkit themselves, trying to trick us!

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Melvin

9 months ago

Definitely, staying informed about cybersecurity threats is crucial in today's digital world.

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Dana

9 months ago

I think it's important to always be cautious and keep our systems updated to protect against rootkits.

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Avery

9 months ago

Yeah, they can be really dangerous since they can go undetected by antivirus software.

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Herschel

10 months ago

I agree, rootkits are all about being stealthy and taking control of the system.

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Elly

11 months ago

The correct answers are B and C. Rootkits are designed to hide their presence and take control of the system, not encrypt data or steal personal info.

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Edna

10 months ago

C) It takes control of the operating system.

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Edna

10 months ago

B) It cannot be detected by antivirus because of its masking techniques.

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Sylvie

11 months ago

I believe D) It steals personal information could also be a characteristic of rootkit malware. It's important to be aware of all the potential risks.

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Donette

11 months ago

I agree with Blythe. Rootkits are really dangerous because they can hide from antivirus software and control the whole operating system.

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Blythe

11 months ago

I think the two most prominent characteristics of rootkit malware are C) It takes control of the operating system and B) It cannot be detected by antivirus.

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