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Dan is a newly appointed information security professional in a renowned organization. He is supposed to follow multiple security strategies to eradicate malware incidents. Which of the following is…
The correct answer is D. Do not download or execute applications from trusted sources. The statement "Do not download or execute applications from trusted sources" is incorrect and not considered a good practice for maintaining information security and eradicating malware incidents. In contrast, downloading or executing applications from trusted sources is a…
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Dan is a newly appointed information security professional in a renowned organization. He is supposed to follow multiple security strategies to eradicate malware incidents. Which of the following is not considered as a good practice for maintaining information security and eradicating malware incidents?
Options
- ADo not download or execute applications from third-party sources
- BDo not click on web browser pop-up windows
- CDo not open files with file extensions such as .bat, .com, ,exe, .pif, .vbs, and so on
- DDo not download or execute applications from trusted sources
How the community answered
(57 responses)- A4% (2)
- B5% (3)
- C2% (1)
- D89% (51)
Explanation
The statement "Do not download or execute applications from trusted sources" is incorrect and not considered a good practice for maintaining information security and eradicating malware incidents. In contrast, downloading or executing applications from trusted sources is a fundamental security best practice. Trusted sources are vetted and are generally considered safe for downloading software, updates, and applications. This practice helps to minimize the risk of introducing malware into the organizational environment. The other options (A, B, C) represent good practices that help in reducing the likelihood of malware infections by avoiding potentially harmful actions.
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