312-39 Incident Response Practice Question
Which THREE actions are appropriate during the eradication phase of a malware incident?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Patching the underlying vulnerability
Cleaning the malware, patching the vulnerability, and scanning the environment are core eradication steps.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Patching the underlying vulnerability
Why this is correct
Prevents re-infection.
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Scanning the network for other infected hosts
Why this is correct
Ensures the threat didn't spread.
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Adding the attacker on social media
Why it's wrong here
Unprofessional and dangerous.
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Removing malicious binaries
Why this is correct
Removes the threat.
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Deleting the entire server
Why it's wrong here
Overkill; clean instead.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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