GCIH · Question #62
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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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)- A94% (15)
- D6% (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.
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.
A DoS attack Trojan floods targets with traffic or requests to disrupt availability, which is not the function of Firekiller 2000.
A data sending Trojan exfiltrates sensitive information from the victim to an attacker, which is not the primary behavior of Firekiller 2000.
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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