A company allows customers to upload PDF documents to its public e-commerce website. Which of the following would a security analyst most likely recommend?

The correct answer is B. Enabling malware detection through a UTM. PDFs can be used to deliver malware such as embedded scripts or exploits. Enabling malware detection through a UTM helps to scan and block malicious content within uploaded files before they reach the server.

Submitted by anjalisingh· Mar 6, 2026Threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigations

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AUtilizing attack signatures in an IDS
BEnabling malware detection through a UTM
CLimiting the affected servers with a load balancer
DBlocking command injections via a WAF

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A
14% (7)
B
76% (37)
C
6% (3)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

PDFs can be used to deliver malware such as embedded scripts or exploits. Enabling malware detection through a UTM helps to scan and block malicious content within uploaded files before they reach the server.

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