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Question #: 302
Topic #: 1
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A malicious update was distributed to a common software platform and disabled services at many organizations. Which of the following best describes this type of vulnerability?

  • A. DDoS attack
  • B. Rogue employee
  • C. Insider threat
  • D. Supply chain
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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MikelMiguel
Highly Voted 3 months, 4 weeks ago
This is similar to the recent crowd strike update, hence the answer is Supply Chain
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dhewa
Highly Voted 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
This type of vulnerability occurs when a malicious update affects a software platform that many organizations rely on, highlighting risks associated with third-party software and dependencies.
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jennyka76
Most Recent 1 week, 4 days ago
Selected Answer: D
Supply chain attacks exploit vulnerabilities in the network of trusted vendors or suppliers to compromise multiple organizations, often through malicious code injection or software updates, with the goal of data theft, sabotage, or ransomware.
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qacollin
7 months ago
Selected Answer: D
D. GPT
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