Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS, legacy) — Question 89

Which two characteristics represent a blended threat? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. man-in-the-middle attack
• B. trojan horse attack
• C. pharming attack
• D. denial of service attack
• E. day zero attack

Correct answer: B, E

Explanation

A blended threat combines multiple attack vectors to exploit vulnerabilities. The trojan horse attack (B) involves malicious software that appears legitimate, while a day zero attack (E) refers to exploiting vulnerabilities before a patch is available. The other options, such as man-in-the-middle (A) and denial of service (D), represent single attack types and do not encompass the multi-faceted nature of blended threats.