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312-50V9 · Question #371
312-50V9 Question #371: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Botnet Trojan. A Botnet Trojan enrolls infected systems into a remotely controlled network commonly used to send mass spam and host junk mail campaigns.
Question
A server has been infected by a certain type of Trojan. The hacker intended to utilize it to send and host junk mails. What type of Trojan did the hacker use?
Options
- ATurtle Trojans
- BRansomware Trojans
- CBotnet Trojan
- DBanking Trojans
Explanation
A Botnet Trojan enrolls infected systems into a remotely controlled network commonly used to send mass spam and host junk mail campaigns.
Common mistakes.
- A. Turtle Trojans is not a recognized standard category in cybersecurity Trojan classification frameworks.
- B. Ransomware Trojans are designed to encrypt or lock victim data and demand a ransom payment, not to distribute spam.
- D. Banking Trojans target financial credentials and intercept online banking sessions, not email spam operations.
Concept tested. Botnet Trojan classification and spam abuse
Reference. https://www.cisa.gov/topics/cyberthreats-and-advisories/malware
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