PCNSE · Question #188
Which three types of software will receive a Grayware verdict from WildFire? (Choose Three)
The correct answer is A. Browser Toolbar D. Potentially unwanted programs E. Adware. WildFire classifies software that exhibits characteristics such as intrusive advertising, browser modification, or other non-malicious but undesirable behaviors as grayware. This includes browser toolbars, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), and adware.
Question
Which three types of software will receive a Grayware verdict from WildFire? (Choose Three)
Options
- ABrowser Toolbar
- BTrojans
- CRansomeware
- DPotentially unwanted programs
- EAdware.
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A93% (37)
- B5% (2)
- C3% (1)
Why each option
WildFire classifies software that exhibits characteristics such as intrusive advertising, browser modification, or other non-malicious but undesirable behaviors as grayware. This includes browser toolbars, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), and adware.
Browser Toolbars are often classified as grayware because they frequently install without clear user consent, modify browser behavior, or display unwanted advertisements.
Trojans are classified as malicious software (malware), not grayware, due to their deceptive nature and intent to cause harm or compromise systems.
Ransomware is a severe form of malware that encrypts data and demands payment for its release, clearly falling under malicious software, not grayware.
Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) are a broad category of software that includes applications like spyware, adware, and other programs that are not explicitly malicious but can be undesirable or privacy-invasive.
Adware is software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material, often without the user's explicit consent, fitting the definition of grayware.
Concept tested: WildFire Grayware classification
Source: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/wildfire/10-2/wildfire-admin/wildfire-overview/wildfire-verdicts.html
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