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GREM · Question #180

What is a common technique used by malware to detect the presence of a debugger?

The correct answer is B. Measuring the execution time of specific instructions. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

What is a common technique used by malware to detect the presence of a debugger?

Options

  • AChecking the parent process name
  • BMeasuring the execution time of specific instructions
  • CAnalyzing network traffic
  • DScanning for digital signatures

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  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    71% (35)
  • C
    16% (8)
  • D
    8% (4)

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