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A SIEM alert is triggered based on execution of a suspicious one-liner on two workstations in the organization's environment. An analyst views the details of these events below:

Which of the following statements best describes the intent of the attacker, based on this one-liner?

A.
Attacker is escalating privileges via JavaScript.
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A.
Attacker is escalating privileges via JavaScript.
B.
Attacker is utilizing custom malware to download an additional script.
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B.
Attacker is utilizing custom malware to download an additional script.
C.
Attacker is executing PowerShell script 'AccessToken.psr.
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C.
Attacker is executing PowerShell script 'AccessToken.psr.
D.
Attacker is attempting to install persistence mechanisms on the target machine.
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D.
Attacker is attempting to install persistence mechanisms on the target machine.
Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

The one-liner script is utilizing JavaScript to execute a PowerShell command that downloads and runs a script from an external source, indicating the use of custom malware to download an additional script.Reference:CompTIA CySA+ Study Guide: Exam CS0-003, 3rd Edition, Chapter 4: Security Operations and Monitoring, page 156.

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