700-765 · Question #51
Which three malware categories does real-time Malware Scanning protect you from? (Choose three)
The correct answer is B. Adware C. Trojan Downloader F. Phishing URL. Real-time Malware Scanning specifically protects against three malware categories - Adware, Trojan Downloaders, and Phishing URLs.
Question
Which three malware categories does real-time Malware Scanning protect you from? (Choose three)
Options
- AAntivirus Monitoring
- BAdware
- CTrojan Downloader
- DOutbreak Filters
- EWeb Reputation
- FPhishing URL
How the community answered
(37 responses)- A3% (1)
- B92% (34)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
Real-time Malware Scanning specifically protects against three malware categories - Adware, Trojan Downloaders, and Phishing URLs.
Antivirus Monitoring is a security operational capability, not a malware category that real-time scanning is designed to protect against.
Adware is a recognized malware category consisting of software that delivers unwanted advertisements and is a primary target category for real-time malware scanning engines.
Trojan Downloaders are a malware category that silently retrieve and execute additional malicious payloads on a compromised system and are detected by real-time scanning.
Outbreak Filters are a separate reactive email security mechanism used to throttle suspicious message flows during active outbreaks, not a malware category.
Web Reputation is a URL and domain scoring service used to assess trustworthiness, not a malware category protected by real-time scanning.
Phishing URLs are malicious links crafted to steal credentials or personal data and are identified and blocked as a distinct category within real-time malware scanning.
Concept tested: Real-time malware scanning protected threat categories
Source: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/secure-email/index.html
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