Exam CS0-003 Topic 1 Question 323 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's CS0-003 exam
Question #: 323
Topic #: 1
A user downloads software that contains malware onto a computer that eventually infects numerous other systems. Which of the following has the user become?

Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer

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The user has become an insider threat by downloading software that contains malware onto a computer that eventually infects numerous other systems. An insider threat is a person or entity that has legitimate access to an organization's systems, networks, or resources and uses that access to cause harm or damage to the organization. An insider threat can be intentional or unintentional, malicious or negligent, and can result from various actions or behaviors, such as downloading unauthorized software, violating security policies, stealing data, sabotaging systems, or collaborating with external attackers.

by Faithe at Aug 02, 2025, 11:02 AM

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