Implementing and Operating Cisco Security Core Technologies (SCOR) — Question 208

Which threat involves software being used to gain unauthorized access to a computer system?

Answer options

• A. ping of death
• B. HTTP flood
• C. NTP amplification
• D. virus

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is 'virus' because it specifically refers to malicious software designed to infiltrate and compromise systems. The other options, while they represent various types of attacks, do not involve software that directly seeks unauthorized access to a system.