The latest anti-malware solutions have expanded their detection capabilities to include more than just viruses. Which of the following is NOT typically detected by modern anti-malware?

The correct answer is B. APT. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are sophisticated, long-term targeted attacks typically conducted by well-funded nation-state actors or organized groups. They use custom tools, zero-day exploits, and living-off-the-land techniques specifically designed to evade…

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ARootkits
BAPT
CSpyware
DRansomware

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(36 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
89% (32)
C
6% (2)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) are sophisticated, long-term targeted attacks typically conducted by well-funded nation-state actors or organized groups. They use custom tools, zero-day exploits, and living-off-the-land techniques specifically designed to evade signature-based and behavioral detection. Modern anti-malware does detect rootkits, spyware, and ransomware through signatures and heuristics. APTs, by their nature, are engineered to bypass these conventional detection mechanisms, making them outside the typical scope of standard anti-malware tools.

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#Anti-malware#Malware types#APT (Advanced Persistent Threat)#Security controls

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