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312-50V13 · Question #177

What kind of detection techniques is being used in antivirus softwares that identifies malware by collecting data from multiple protected systems and instead of analyzing files locally it's made on…

The correct answer is A. VCloud based. Antivirus software that identifies malware by collecting data from multiple protected systems and performing analysis in a central, cloud-based environment uses VCloud-based (or cloud-based) detection techniques.

Submitted by tyler.j· Mar 6, 2026Malware Threats

Question

What kind of detection techniques is being used in antivirus softwares that identifies malware by collecting data from multiple protected systems and instead of analyzing files locally it's made on the premiers environment-

Options

  • AVCloud based
  • BHonypot based
  • CBehaviour based
  • DHeuristics based

How the community answered

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  • A
    87% (13)
  • B
    7% (1)
  • D
    7% (1)

Why each option

Antivirus software that identifies malware by collecting data from multiple protected systems and performing analysis in a central, cloud-based environment uses VCloud-based (or cloud-based) detection techniques.

AVCloud basedCorrect

VCloud based detection, more commonly known as cloud-based or community-based detection, involves sending suspicious file hashes or behavioral telemetry from numerous protected endpoints to a central, often cloud-hosted, analysis engine. This engine leverages collective threat intelligence and advanced analytics to identify malware rapidly without resource-intensive local scanning, providing comprehensive threat detection derived from a wide user base.

BHonypot based

Honeypots are security traps designed to attract and study attackers, not a detection technique used by standard antivirus for endpoint protection.

CBehaviour based

Behavior-based detection typically involves monitoring processes and system calls locally on the endpoint, not primarily relying on data collected from multiple systems for central analysis.

DHeuristics based

Heuristics-based detection analyzes code for suspicious characteristics locally to identify unknown malware, without necessarily relying on data collected from multiple systems for central analysis.

Concept tested: Cloud-based malware detection

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/cloud-protection-microsoft-defender-antivirus?view=o365-worldwide

Topics

#Antivirus#Malware detection#Cloud-based security#VCloud

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