212-89 Malware Incidents Practice Question
A malware sample was found to use a 'Mutex' to ensure only one instance of the malware runs at a time. What tool would you use to find the Mutex name on an infected host?
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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Handle
Sysinternals Handle is designed to list all open handles, including Mutexes, on a running system.
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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TCPView
Why it's wrong here
TCPView shows active network connections only.
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Procmon
Why it's wrong here
Procmon monitors file/registry activity but is not for identifying handles.
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Autoruns
Why it's wrong here
Autoruns is for identifying startup persistence locations.
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Handle
Why this is correct
The 'handle' tool lists open handles and identifies Mutex objects.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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