Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) — Question 310

Which three factors can be used to create malware based on domain generation algorithms? (Choose three.)

Answer options

• A. Time of day
• B. URL custom categories
• C. Other unique values
• D. Cryptographic keys
• E. IP address

Correct answer: A, C, D

Explanation

The correct answers A, C, and D are all components that can influence the generation of domains in malware, allowing for variability and evasion techniques. Time of day can determine when domains are generated, unique values can include identifiers that change with each instance, and cryptographic keys can add complexity to the domain names. Options B and E are not typically used in the context of domain generation algorithms for malware.