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Actual exam question from ISC's CISSP
Question #: 62
Topic #: 1
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What is the MOST common security risk of a mobile device?

  • A. Data spoofing
  • B. Malware infection
  • C. Insecure communications link
  • D. Data leakage
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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Joey456
Highly Voted 2 years, 1 month ago
D CISSP 9th ed page 407
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jackdryan
1 year, 6 months ago
D is correct
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shmoeee
11 months, 4 weeks ago
This page mentions malware infection/malicious code first in the paragraph. Then the rest of the paragraph follows with data leakage, then insecure communications. Not sure which one to choose here since they all are mentioned on page 407
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shmoeee
11 months, 4 weeks ago
As a follow up to my last comment, this page also mentions that on the CISSP exam, "mobile devices" should include smartphones, tablets, laptops, smart watches, and fitness trackers fyi
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SF_NERD
Highly Voted 2 years, 1 month ago
Selected Answer: B
Question is about MOST COMMON, not highest threat. B is correct. Even Kiplan's link says that in the initial paragraph.
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somsom
Most Recent 1 month ago
Read the question to know what is asked. Risk and not threat . Common threat is malware like phishing however common risk is data leakage. There is different between risk and threats . Answer is D
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deeden
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: D
I think everyone here would agree that threat and risk have a different definitions. To put it simply: (Risk = Asset x Vulnerability x Threat) So the threat of Malware infecting my phone could lead to the risk of... leaking data. Option D
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CCNPWILL
7 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: D
Agree with D. That is the biggest concern of a business. not specifically about malware.. malware that is doing what... question doesnt say. D is clear and is the best answer.
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dm808
8 months ago
Selected Answer: D
The answer is D A. Data spoofing -Threat B. Malware infection - Threat C. Insecure communications link- Vulnerability D. Data leakage - Risk
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hoho2000
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
You must first have malware than follow by data leak. Also not all mobile have important information to leak. Malware can infect a mobile phone than move to another device when its connected to the office network. This seems more logical.
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ManU145
11 months ago
https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/threats/top-seven-mobile-security-threats-smart-phones-tablets-and-mobile-internet-devices-what-the-future-has-in-store 1) Data Leakage
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Soleandheel
11 months, 3 weeks ago
D. Data leakage ......think of all the apps you installed on your phone. On the other hand, how many times have you had a malware on your phone? For me, never! Imagine all the data leakage that happens with all the apps installed on your phone. D. Data leakage is the correct answer. Guys again stop relying too much on chatgpt. Chatgpt says B. malware which is wrong.
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ljkesmeer
1 year ago
Selected Answer: D
D is correct!
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Dagi_D
1 year, 1 month ago
malware infection is a common security risk for mobile devices, data leakage is the impact.
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noh_ssiw_l
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Commingling!!!!!!!!
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Vince_F_Fang
1 year, 2 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Data leakage is more common, including device loss, device intrusion, and being seen on the screen, all of which can lead to data leakage
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xxxBadManxxx
1 year, 3 months ago
B: Malicious Apps and Websites. Like desktop computers, mobile devices have software and Internet access. Mobile malware (i.e. malicious applications) and malicious websites can accomplish the same objectives (stealing data, encrypting data, etc.)
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somkiatr
1 year, 11 months ago
Selected Answer: B
B should be corrected. It mentions "most common" not "most impact".
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oudmaster
1 year, 11 months ago
I am not sure, but I rarely saw in my life a mobile device infected with malwares, even though no Antimalware software is installed.
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oudmaster
1 year, 10 months ago
This is nice reference about most risk for mobile devices. They put Data Leak first: Data leaks Before installing a new app on your smartphone, you might want to read the fine print. Nearly every smartphone app collects data from your phone, according to Pargman. That info could include your name, date of birth, credit card and bank account information, location history, contact list, photos, and more. Ref: https://www.rd.com/article/mobile-security-threats/ ! Seems D is the answer.
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theboa
1 year, 11 months ago
the question is most common, not the highest risk. The most common is malware as surfing a poor website can introduce malware into the mobile device.
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dumdada
1 year, 5 months ago
How many times have you seen a malware on a mobile device?
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shmoeee
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Mobile devices include tablets, laptops, etc.
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