212-89 Malware Incidents Practice Question
You suspect a malware incident caused unauthorized data exfiltration. Which log source is most useful to identify the destination IP of the exfiltrated data?
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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Firewall logs
Firewall logs provide a record of all outbound connections and are the most reliable source for identifying destination IP addresses in an exfiltration event.
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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Application logs
Why it's wrong here
These logs are application-specific and rarely contain network destination IPs.
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Local security policy settings
Why it's wrong here
These define access rights, not network traffic records.
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Firewall logs
Why this is correct
These logs record all outbound traffic, including destination IPs.
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System event logs
Why it's wrong here
System logs record OS events, not network traffic details.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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