Fundamentals of InfoSecintermediate
Select ALL listed routes by which malware may spread.
Answer
Phishing emails, Malicious websites, Infected USB drives, Software vulnerabilities
Explanation
### Why this is right
- **Phishing emails** can persuade users to open harmful attachments or links.
- **Malicious websites** can expose visitors to harmful content or exploit weaknesses.
- **Infected USB drives** can transfer malware when connected or when files are opened.
- **Software vulnerabilities** can provide an entry point for malicious code.
### The concept
Malware reaches systems through both technical weaknesses and human decisions. Social engineering, such as phishing, manipulates people; a software vulnerability is a weakness in software. A backup is a recovery measure, not an infection route by itself.
### The other options
- **A correctly configured backup by itself**: A backup is intended to support recovery. It is not listed as a malware-spreading route, though a compromised backup environment can present risks.
### Terms
- **Phishing**: Deceptive communication intended to make a person reveal information or take an unsafe action.
- **Software vulnerability**: A weakness in software that can be misused.
- **USB drive**: A removable storage device that can transfer files between systems.
### Remember
Separate entry routes, such as phishing, from recovery controls, such as backups.
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