Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) — Question 164
What kind of detection techniques is being used in antivirus software that identifies malware by collecting data from multiple protected systems and instead of analyzing files locally it's made on the provider's environment?
Answer options
- A. Behavioral based
- B. Heuristics based
- C. Honeypot based
- D. Cloud based
Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is D, Cloud based, as this method leverages data from multiple systems in the provider's environment for malware detection. A, Behavioral based, focuses on the actions of programs on the local machine, while B, Heuristics based, uses algorithms to identify malware based on behavior patterns. C, Honeypot based, involves creating traps for malware, which is not the same as collecting data from protected systems.