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A technician is troubleshooting a user's PC that is running slowly and displaying frequent pop-ups. The technician thinks malware may be causing the issues, but before the issues began the user installed anti-malware software in response to a pop-up window Which of the following is the most likely cause of these issues'?

A.
Expired certificate
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A.
Expired certificate
B.
False alert
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B.
False alert
C.
Missing system files
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C.
Missing system files
D.
OS update failure
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D.
OS update failure
Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

The scenario described is characteristic of a malware tactic known as scareware, where users are tricked into installing malware through false alerts claiming that their system is infected. The anti-malware software installed in response to a pop-up is likely malicious, causing the system to run slowly and display frequent pop-ups.

asked 02/10/2024
Ciaran Cullimore
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