HPE6-A78 · Question #129

Which is an accurate description of a type of malware?

The correct answer is B. Rootkits can help hackers gain elevated access to a system and often actively conceal themselves. Malware (malicious software) is a broad category of software designed to harm or exploit systems. HPE Aruba Networking documentation often discusses malware in the context of network security threats and mitigation strategies, such as those detected by the Wireless Intrusion…

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AWorms are usually delivered in spear-phishing attacks and require users to open and run a file.
BRootkits can help hackers gain elevated access to a system and often actively conceal themselves
CA Trojan is any type of malware that replicates itself and spreads to other systems automatically.
DMalvertising can only infect a system if the user encounters the malware on an untrustworthy site.

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Malware (malicious software) is a broad category of software designed to harm or exploit systems. HPE Aruba Networking documentation often discusses malware in the context of network security threats and mitigation strategies, such as those detected by the Wireless Intrusion Prevention (WIP) system. A rootkit is a type of malware that provides hackers with privileged (elevated) access to a system, often by modifying the operating system or kernel. Rootkits are designed to hide their presence (e.g., by concealing processes, files, or network connections) to evade detection by antivirus software or system administrators, making them a stealthy and dangerous type of malware.

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#malware types#rootkits#privilege escalation#concealment

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