Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) — Question 163

An administrator just submitted a newly found piece of spyware for WildFire analysis. The spyware passively monitors behavior without the user's knowledge.
What is the expected verdict from WildFire?

Answer options

• A. Malware
• B. Grayware
• C. Phishing
• D. Spyware

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Grayware, because while the spyware is indeed malicious, it does not exhibit overt harmful behavior, which categorizes it as grayware. Options A (Malware) and D (Spyware) are incorrect because they imply a more severe classification of malicious software. Option C (Phishing) is also wrong as it refers specifically to fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information, which does not apply here.