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220-1202 · Question #181

A user calls the help desk to report potential malware on a computer. The anomalous activity began after the user clicked a link to a free gift card in a recent email. The technician asks the user to

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Submitted by hassan_iq· Mar 30, 2026

Question

A user calls the help desk to report potential malware on a computer. The anomalous activity began after the user clicked a link to a free gift card in a recent email. The technician asks the user to describe any unusual activity, such as slow performance, excessive pop-ups, and browser redirections. Which of the following should the technician do next?

Options

  • AAdvise the user to run a complete system scan using the OS anti-malware application.
  • BGuide the user to reboot the machine into safe mode and verify whether the anomalous activities
  • CHave the user check for recently installed applications and outline those installed since the link in
  • DInstruct the user to disconnect the Ethernet connection to the corporate network.

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#Malware incident response#Network isolation#Malware containment#Security troubleshooting
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