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PCNSA · Question #128

Which dynamic update type includes updated anti-spyware signatures?

The correct answer is A. Applications and Threats. The Applications and Threats dynamic update package provides a comprehensive set of updates, including App-ID definitions and various threat prevention signatures like anti-spyware.

Submitted by ricky.ec· Apr 18, 2026Device Management and Services

Question

Which dynamic update type includes updated anti-spyware signatures?

Options

  • AApplications and Threats
  • BGlobalProtect Data File
  • CAntivirus
  • DPAN-DB

How the community answered

(41 responses)
  • A
    88% (36)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    7% (3)

Why each option

The Applications and Threats dynamic update package provides a comprehensive set of updates, including App-ID definitions and various threat prevention signatures like anti-spyware.

AApplications and ThreatsCorrect

The Applications and Threats dynamic update package includes signatures for anti-spyware, vulnerability protection, and App-ID, making it the correct choice for receiving updated anti-spyware signatures.

BGlobalProtect Data File

The GlobalProtect Data File update contains information specific to GlobalProtect, such as host information profiles, not anti-spyware signatures.

CAntivirus

The Antivirus update package provides signatures for viruses and traditional malware, but anti-spyware signatures are part of the broader Applications and Threats update.

DPAN-DB

PAN-DB is Palo Alto Networks' cloud-based URL filtering database used for website categorization, not for distributing anti-spyware signatures.

Concept tested: Dynamic update types and contents

Source: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/10-2/pan-os-admin/updates/schedule-and-download-updates

Topics

#Dynamic Updates#Threat Prevention#Anti-Spyware#Content Updates

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