Which two statements describe a website categorized as a domain generated algorithm (DGA)? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• AThe website is used for domain registration.
• BThe domain contains malicious algorithms.
• CThe website is used to hide a command-and-control server.
• DThe domain was created by a program.

• A
  8% (2)
• B
  15% (4)
• C
  77% (20)

Explanation

Two statements that describe a website categorized as a domain generated algorithm (DGA) are: The website is used to hide a command-and-control server and the domain was created by a program. A domain generated algorithm (DGA) is a technique used by cyber attackers to generate new domain names and IP addresses for malware's command and control servers. Executed in a manner that seems random, it makes it nearly impossible for threat hunters to detect and contain the attack. A command-and-control server is a server that communicates with malware installed on infected machines and sends commands or updates to them. A program is a piece of software that performs a specific task or function. A domain generated algorithm is implemented by a program that runs on the attacker's machine or the malware itself, and produces a large number of domain names based on some logic, such as date, time, seed, dictionary, etc.

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