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Zorluk: KolayMalware Symptoms and Standard Removal Procedures

A technician suspects a Windows workstation is infected with malware after observing unexpected browser redirects and modified system settings. According to CompTIA's standard 7-step malware removal procedures, which of the following initial actions should the technician take before attempting to clean or scan the system? (Select TWO.)

  1. Disconnect the computer from the wired and wireless network.Cevap
  2. Disable System Restore in Windows.Cevap
  3. C
    Perform an immediate full system restore to a previous restore point.
  4. D
    Re-enable System Restore to back up current registry files.

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The correct actions are disconnecting the infected system from the network (Isolate) and disabling System Restore prior to remediation.
According to the official 7-step remediation process, after identifying malware symptoms (Step 1), the technician must isolate the infected system (Step 2) to contain the threat and disable System Restore (Step 3) so that restore points do not store infected files during remediation.

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1
Isolate the infected machine
Network connectivity is severed (unplug Ethernet, turn off Wi-Fi).
Prevents malware propagation and communication with command-and-control servers.
2
Disable System Restore
System Protection is turned off and existing restore points are cleared.
Ensures malware is not backed up into restore points or reinjected during cleanup.

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CompTIA 7-Step Malware Removal Procedure (Isolate infected system and Disable System Restore prior to remediation)
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