Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Fundamentals (SECFND, legacy) — Question 74

Which two statements are true about malvertisements? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. Malvertisements are sometimes set up to affect all visitors to a site only during a specific period of time.
• B. Malvertisements' malicious code remains forever.
• C. Malvertisements affect both trustworthy and untrustworthy sites.
• D. Infection only occurs when the victim clicks a malvertisement.

Correct answer: A, C

Explanation

The correct answers, A and C, highlight that malvertisements can be time-sensitive and can affect a wide range of websites. Option B is incorrect because malicious code can be removed, and option D is misleading since infections can occur without user interaction, such as through drive-by downloads.