Multiple choice technology security

Which trojan uses Port:443 (HTTPS) fot the attack?

  1. NeuroticKat

  2. T0rn Rootkit

  3. Slapper

  4. SweetHeart

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Slapper worm/Trojan targets Apache web servers running SSL, utilizing port 443 (HTTPS) to exploit a vulnerability in OpenSSL and establish a peer-to-peer DDoS network.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the different types of trojans and their characteristics. Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:

Option A) NeuroticKat - This option is incorrect because NeuroticKat is not specifically known for using Port 443 for its attack. NeuroticKat is a trojan that is designed to steal sensitive information from infected systems.

Option B) T0rn Rootkit - This option is incorrect because T0rn Rootkit is not specifically known for using Port 443 for its attack. T0rn Rootkit is a type of malware that provides unauthorized access to a compromised system.

Option C) Slapper - This option is correct because Slapper is a trojan that specifically uses Port 443 (HTTPS) for its attack. Slapper is a Linux-based worm that targets vulnerable Apache web servers and establishes a peer-to-peer network of infected servers.

Option D) SweetHeart - This option is incorrect because SweetHeart is not specifically known for using Port 443 for its attack. SweetHeart is a trojan that is designed to steal sensitive information from infected systems.

The correct answer is C) Slapper. This option is correct because Slapper is a trojan that specifically uses Port 443 (HTTPS) for its attack.