Exam N10-009 Topic 2 Question 470 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's N10-009 exam
Question #: 470
Topic #: 2
A network engineer discoversnetwork trafficthat is sendingconfidential informationto anunauthorized and unknown destination. Which of the followingbest describesthe cause of this network traffic?

Suggested Answer: D Vote an answer

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation:
Malwarerefers toany malicious softwarethat canexfiltrate confidential data, includingspyware, trojans, and rootkits. This fits the scenario whereunauthorized data transferis occurring.
Breakdown of Options:
* A. Adware- Displaysads, doesnot typically steal data.
* B. Ransomware- Encrypts filesbut does not exfiltrate data.
* C. Darkware-Not a real cybersecurity term.
* D. Malware-Correct answer.Malicious software is responsible for unauthorized data exfiltration.

by Max at Apr 03, 2026, 09:54 PM

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