While Investigating a Virus Infection, a Security Analyst Discovered the Following

question 1015

Multiple Choice

While investigating a virus infection, a security analyst discovered the following on an employee laptop: Multiple folders containing a large number of newly released movies and music files Proprietary company data A large amount of PHI data Unapproved FTP software Documents that appear to belong to a competitor Which of the following should the analyst do FIRST?

• A) Contact the legal and compliance department for guidance
• B) Delete the files, remove the FTP software, and notify management
• C) Back up the files and return the device to the user
• D) Wipe and reimage the device

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Pertaining to a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, leading to a higher tax burden on lower-income earners.

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