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A network administrator notices there is a false-positive situation after enabling Security profiles. When the administrator checks the threat prevention logs, the related signature displays: threat…

The correct answer is D. Navigate to Objects > Security Profiles > Anti-Spyware Select related profile Select DNS. Step 3 here - DNS signatures are handled differently https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/10-2/pan-os-admin/threat-prevention/create-threat-

Submitted by saadiq_pk· Apr 18, 2026Deploy and Configure

Question

A network administrator notices there is a false-positive situation after enabling Security profiles. When the administrator checks the threat prevention logs, the related signature displays:

threat type: spyware category: dns-c2 threat ID: 1000011111 Which set of steps should the administrator take to configure an exception for this signature?

Options

  • ANavigate to Objects > Security Profiles > Anti-Spyware Select related profile Select the signature
  • BNavigate to Objects > Security Profiles > Anti-Spyware Select related profile Select the
  • CNavigate to Objects > Security Profiles > Vulnerability Protection Select related profile Select the
  • DNavigate to Objects > Security Profiles > Anti-Spyware Select related profile Select DNS

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  • A
    15% (6)
  • B
    5% (2)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    75% (30)

Explanation

Step 3 here - DNS signatures are handled differently https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/pan-os/10-2/pan-os-admin/threat-prevention/create-threat-

Topics

#Security Profiles#Anti-Spyware#Threat Exceptions#False Positive

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