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An attacker tries to load dynamic libraries on macOS from an unsecure location. Which Cortex XDR module can prevent this attack?

The correct answer is D. Dylib Hijacking. Prevents Dylib-hijacking attacks where the attacker attempts to load dynamic libraries on Mac operating systems from unsecured locations to gain control of a process. https://docs-cortex.paloaltonetworks.com/r/Cortex-XDR/Cortex-XDR-Prevent-Administrator…

Submitted by thandi_sa· Apr 18, 2026Detection and Alert Management

Question

An attacker tries to load dynamic libraries on macOS from an unsecure location. Which Cortex XDR module can prevent this attack?

Options

  • ADDL Security
  • BHot Patch Protection
  • CKernel Integrity Monitor (KIM)
  • DDylib Hijacking

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    91% (21)

Explanation

Prevents Dylib-hijacking attacks where the attacker attempts to load dynamic libraries on Mac operating systems from unsecured locations to gain control of a process. https://docs-cortex.paloaltonetworks.com/r/Cortex-XDR/Cortex-XDR-Prevent-Administrator- Guide/Endpoint-Protection-Modules

Topics

#Cortex XDR Modules#macOS Security#Dylib Hijacking#Endpoint Prevention

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