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Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations · Objective 2.4

Scenario

A build server’s CPU stays near 100% after hours. Fans are loud. Firewall logs show steady outbound connections to a known mining pool. Files on the server open normally, and nobody has found a ransom note. What is the most likely activity?

Analyze indicators of malicious activity

Choices

Pick an answer. You’ll see if it’s right. The longer explanation is what a plan opens.

Why

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