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SY0-701 · Question #386

A security team has been alerted to a flood of incoming emails that have various subject lines and are addressed to multiple email inboxes. Each email contains a URL shortener link that is…

The correct answer is D. Block the URL shortener domain in the web proxy. Block the URL shortener domain in the web proxy: By blocking the URL shortener domain, the security team can prevent users from accessing potentially malicious links, even if the domain is currently dead. This proactive measure helps mitigate the risk of future attacks using…

Submitted by andres_qro· Mar 6, 2026Security Operations

Question

A security team has been alerted to a flood of incoming emails that have various subject lines and are addressed to multiple email inboxes. Each email contains a URL shortener link that is redirecting to a dead domain. Which of the following is the best step for the security team to take?

Options

  • ACreate a blocklist for all subject lines.
  • BSend the dead domain to a DNS sinkhole.
  • CQuarantine all emails received and notify all employees.
  • DBlock the URL shortener domain in the web proxy.

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    13% (3)
  • B
    4% (1)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    79% (19)

Explanation

Block the URL shortener domain in the web proxy: By blocking the URL shortener domain, the security team can prevent users from accessing potentially malicious links, even if the domain is currently dead. This proactive measure helps mitigate the risk of future attacks using the same

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