212-89 Email Incidents Practice Question
If a user receives an email with an attachment that is a 'compressed password-protected file', why is this a red flag?
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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It prevents security gateways from scanning the contents
Password protection hides the file contents from automated antivirus scanners.
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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It requires too much storage space
Why it's wrong here
Size is not the concern.
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It is a sign of high security
Why it's wrong here
It is a sign of evasion.
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It prevents security gateways from scanning the contents
Why this is correct
This is the primary evasion goal.
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It violates corporate policy
Why it's wrong here
It is a security risk, not just a policy breach.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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