220-802 · Question #569
220-802 Question #569: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Rouge antivirus. A rogue antivirus (also called scareware or fake antivirus) is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate security software. The fact that the customer 'just downloaded' new antivirus software and is now experiencing more pop-ups is a strong indicator that the download
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- ARouge antivirus
- BNeed anti-malware scan
- CSecurity Center Disabled
- DWindows not up to date
Explanation
A rogue antivirus (also called scareware or fake antivirus) is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate security software. The fact that the customer 'just downloaded' new antivirus software and is now experiencing more pop-ups is a strong indicator that the downloaded program IS the malware - it generates fake security alerts and pop-ups to scare users into purchasing a fake 'full version.' The antivirus isn't failing to detect the problem; the antivirus itself is the problem. This is one of the most common social engineering attacks targeting home users.
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