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Firekiller 2000 is an example of a __________.

The correct answer is A. Security software disabler Trojan. Firekiller 2000 is a Trojan specifically designed to disable or terminate security software such as antivirus programs and firewalls on a victim's system.

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Question

Firekiller 2000 is an example of a __________.

Options

  • ASecurity software disabler Trojan
  • BDoS attack Trojan
  • CData sending Trojan
  • DRemote access Trojan

How the community answered

(16 responses)
  • A
    94% (15)
  • D
    6% (1)

Why each option

Firekiller 2000 is a Trojan specifically designed to disable or terminate security software such as antivirus programs and firewalls on a victim's system.

ASecurity software disabler TrojanCorrect

Firekiller 2000 is a well-documented security software disabler Trojan that targets and terminates running antivirus, firewall, and other security processes, leaving the system unprotected for further exploitation.

BDoS attack Trojan

A DoS attack Trojan floods targets with traffic or requests to disrupt availability, which is not the function of Firekiller 2000.

CData sending Trojan

A data sending Trojan exfiltrates sensitive information from the victim to an attacker, which is not the primary behavior of Firekiller 2000.

DRemote access Trojan

A remote access Trojan (RAT) provides an attacker with unauthorized remote control of a system, a different capability than disabling security software.

Concept tested: Trojan classification - security software disabler

Source: https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/us/threat-encyclopedia/malware/TROJ_FIREKILL

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#Trojan types#security software disabler#malware classification

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