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A systems administrator notices that a server on the company network has extremely high CPU utilization. Upon further inspection, the administrator sees that the server Is consistently communicating with an IP address that is traced back to a company that awards digital currency for solving hash algorithms. Which of the following was MOST likely used to compromise the server?

A.
Keylogger
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A.
Keylogger
B.
Ransomware
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B.
Ransomware
C.
Boot sector virus
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C.
Boot sector virus
D.
Cryptomining malware
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D.
Cryptomining malware
Suggested answer: D

Explanation:

Cryptomining malware is a type of malicious program that uses the CPU resources of a compromised server to generate cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. It can cause extremely high CPU utilization and network traffic to the IP address of the cryptocurrency service. Keylogger, ransomware and boot sector virus are other types of malware, but they do not cause the same symptoms as cryptomining malware. Verified Reference: https://www.comptia.org/blog/what-is-cryptomining

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asked 02/10/2024
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