212-89 Malware Incidents Practice Question
You are performing a live memory analysis using Volatility 3. You suspect a rootkit is hiding processes. Which plugin should you run to compare the process list from the EPROCESS block with the thread scheduler's list?
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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windows.psscan
The 'psxview' plugin in older versions or 'pslist' vs 'psscan' comparison helps identify hidden processes. In Volatility 3, 'windows.psscan' is used to find processes that are not linked in the active process list.
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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windows.netscan
Why it's wrong here
netscan is used for identifying network connections and sockets.
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windows.modules
Why it's wrong here
modules is used for listing loaded kernel modules.
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windows.vadyarascan
Why it's wrong here
vadyarascan is used to scan memory ranges for YARA rules.
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windows.psscan
Why this is correct
psscan finds processes by scanning for EPROCESS structures, exposing hidden processes.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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