Palo Alto Networks System Engineer – Cortex — Question 33

Which attack method is a result of techniques designed to gain access through vulnerabilities in the code of an operating system (OS) or application?

Answer options

• A. exploit
• B. malware
• C. phishing
• D. ransomware

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is 'exploit' as it specifically refers to the method of taking advantage of vulnerabilities in code. 'Malware' is a broader term for malicious software, 'phishing' involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information, and 'ransomware' is a type of malware that encrypts data to demand a ransom.