A user has recently installed Windows 7 on a computer. They ran Windows updates, updated the firmware and installed a printer. The user accessed a P2P application and now they are getting a large…

The correct answer is B. Malware. The timeline clearly points to malware as the cause. P2P (peer-to-peer) file-sharing applications are a notorious vector for malware distribution, as files shared over these networks are often bundled with adware, spyware, or other malicious software. After using the P2P…

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A user has recently installed Windows 7 on a computer. They ran Windows updates, updated the firmware and installed a printer. The user accessed a P2P application and now they are getting a large amount of browser pop-ups. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of the pop- ups?

Options

APhishing
BMalware
CProxy redirect
DFirmware

How the community answered

(33 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
76% (25)
C
6% (2)
D
15% (5)

Explanation

The timeline clearly points to malware as the cause. P2P (peer-to-peer) file-sharing applications are a notorious vector for malware distribution, as files shared over these networks are often bundled with adware, spyware, or other malicious software. After using the P2P application, the user began experiencing browser pop-ups - a classic symptom of adware, a type of malware. Phishing (A) refers to deceptive attempts to steal credentials via fake websites, not browser pop-ups triggered by installed software. A proxy redirect (C) would silently redirect web traffic, not generate pop-ups. Firmware updates (D) affect hardware behavior at a low level and would not cause browser pop-ups.

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