212-89 Malware Incidents Practice Question
You are analyzing a malware sample in a lab. You notice the malware uses the 'CreateRemoteThread' API. What is the objective of this malware activity?
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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Injecting a thread into another process
The 'CreateRemoteThread' API is commonly used to inject a thread into a separate process, which is a fundamental step in DLL injection and code execution.
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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Opening a network socket
Why it's wrong here
Socket operations use 'winsock' or 'ws2_32' libraries.
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Deleting files on disk
Why it's wrong here
File deletion uses the 'DeleteFile' or 'NtDeleteFile' APIs.
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Injecting a thread into another process
Why this is correct
This function is a standard primitive for cross-process execution.
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Modifying system time
Why it's wrong here
Time modification uses 'SetSystemTime'.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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