Palo Alto Networks Exam PSE-Endpoint-Associate Topic 3 Question 68 Discussion

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Question #: 68
Topic #: 3

The Traps product and documentation use the terms "malware" and "exploit" in a very specific way. Which two statements are true? (Choose two.)

AExploits attempt to take advantage of a vulnerability in code.

BThe primary vector for exploits is .exe files.

CMalware consists of application data files containing malicious code.

DMalware consists of malicious executable files that do not rely on exploit techniques.

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Suggested Answer: A, C

by Chantay at Aug 26, 2024, 08:02 PM

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Nida

3 months ago

Haha, I bet the exam writers had a field day coming up with these tricky definitions. Gotta love the cybersecurity jargon!

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Salome

2 months ago

I know, right? It can get pretty confusing with all these technical terms.

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Eleonora

2 months ago

B) The primary vector for exploits is .exe files.

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Dorthy

2 months ago

D) Malware consists of malicious executable files that do not rely on exploit techniques.

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Tish

2 months ago

A) Exploits attempt to take advantage of a vulnerability in code.

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Jenise

3 months ago

I thought malware was always executable files, not just application data. Guess I still have some learning to do on this topic.

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Amber

2 months ago

C) Malware consists of application data files containing malicious code.

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Amber

2 months ago

A) Exploits attempt to take advantage of a vulnerability in code.

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Niesha

3 months ago

I'm not sure about the distinction between malware and exploits, but A and D sound like the most accurate options.

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Loreen

2 months ago

I agree, D is also true, malware can be executable files without using exploits.

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Keneth

3 months ago

I think A is correct, exploits target vulnerabilities in code.

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Avery

3 months ago

I'm not sure about B and C. Can someone explain those options?

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Shelba

3 months ago

I agree with A. I also think D is true because malware can be standalone.

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Kristeen

4 months ago

I think A is true because exploits target vulnerabilities.

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Nancey

4 months ago

I agree with Jacquelyne. A and D are the two statements that are true based on the information provided.

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Jacquelyne

4 months ago

A and D seem like the correct answers here. Exploits taking advantage of vulnerabilities and malware consisting of malicious executable files make the most sense to me.

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Farrah

3 months ago

D) Malware consists of malicious executable files that do not rely on exploit techniques.

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Galen

3 months ago

A) Exploits attempt to take advantage of a vulnerability in code.

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