Which statement describes advanced malware?

The correct answer is C. It is designed to avoid detection and adapt.. Advanced malware employs sophisticated techniques such as polymorphism, encryption, and stealth to evade detection by traditional signature-based tools. It adapts to different environments, modifies its code to avoid static analysis, and maintains persistence through obfuscation

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AIt operates openly and can be detected by traditional antivirus.
BIt lacks the ability to exfiltrate data or persist within a system.
CIt is designed to avoid detection and adapt.
DIt can operate without consuming resources.

How the community answered

(47 responses)

A
4% (2)
B
6% (3)
C
72% (34)
D
17% (8)

Explanation

Advanced malware employs sophisticated techniques such as polymorphism, encryption, and stealth to evade detection by traditional signature-based tools. It adapts to different environments, modifies its code to avoid static analysis, and maintains persistence through obfuscation and anti- forensic measures. Palo Alto Networks' threat prevention technologies use machine learning, behavior analysis, and sandboxing to detect these evasive malware strains. Such adaptive capabilities distinguish advanced malware from simpler threats that are easily identified and removed, underscoring the need for modern, layered security controls capable of dynamic threat

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