212-89 Malware Incidents Practice Question
You are using Wireshark to analyze traffic from an infected host. You notice consistent beaconing activity to an external IP on port 443. How do you isolate this traffic in your capture?
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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ip.addr == [IP_ADDRESS]
The filter 'ip.addr == [IP_ADDRESS]' specifically isolates all packets associated with the destination IP suspected of being the C2 server.
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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ip.addr == [IP_ADDRESS]
Why this is correct
This filter restricts the display to traffic involving the specific IP.
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tcp.port == 80
Why it's wrong here
This would only show HTTP traffic, not the specific beaconing traffic.
- ✗
frame.len > 1000
Why it's wrong here
This isolates large packets, not specific C2 beaconing.
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http.request
Why it's wrong here
This only shows HTTP requests, potentially missing encrypted beaconing.
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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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