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Which tool is commonly used by threat actors on a webpage to take advantage of the softwarevulnerabilitiesof a system to spread malware?
The correct answer is A. exploit kit. Exploit kits are automated toolkits deployed on compromised web servers to identify and leverage client-side vulnerabilities, ultimately spreading malware.
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Which tool is commonly used by threat actors on a webpage to take advantage of the softwarevulnerabilitiesof a system to spread malware?
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- Aexploit kit
- Broot kit
- Cvulnerability kit
- Dscript kiddie kit
How the community answered
(28 responses)- A89% (25)
- B4% (1)
- C7% (2)
Why each option
Exploit kits are automated toolkits deployed on compromised web servers to identify and leverage client-side vulnerabilities, ultimately spreading malware.
An exploit kit is a collection of exploits and malicious code designed to detect vulnerabilities in a victim's software (like browsers or plugins) and then deliver malware if a vulnerability is found.
A rootkit is a type of malicious software designed to hide its presence and other malicious processes, typically used after initial compromise, not for initial exploitation via a webpage.
"Vulnerability kit" is not a standard, recognized term for this type of automated web-based attack tool.
"Script kiddie kit" refers to pre-made scripts or tools used by less skilled attackers, but 'exploit kit' is the precise term for the automated web-based exploitation platform described.
Concept tested: Exploit kits for malware delivery
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/security/compass/exploit-kits
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