Which tactic involves taking a legitimate game, repackaging it with malware, and distributing it through third-party stores?

Which tactic involves taking a legitimate game, repackaging it with malware, and distributing it through third-party stores?

• A. Malicious Insider
• B. Repackaging Legitimate Apps
• C. Negligent Insider
• D. Pretexting

Answer: (B)

This tests the tactic of repackaging legitimate software to spread malware. Attackers take a genuine game, embed malicious code, and distribute it through third-party stores where users expect to find legitimate apps. Because the package looks real, users are more likely to download and run it, giving the malware a foothold. This is different from insider threats or social-engineering ploys like pretexting, which rely on people or deception rather than altering the software itself. The key idea is the repackaging of a legitimate app to deliver malware through unofficial distribution channels, which is precisely what this option describes. To defend, always verify provenance, prefer official stores, check digital signatures and hashes, and scan downloads before installation.

This tests the tactic of repackaging legitimate software to spread malware. Attackers take a genuine game, embed malicious code, and distribute it through third-party stores where users expect to find legitimate apps. Because the package looks real, users are more likely to download and run it, giving the malware a foothold. This is different from insider threats or social-engineering ploys like pretexting, which rely on people or deception rather than altering the software itself. The key idea is the repackaging of a legitimate app to deliver malware through unofficial distribution channels, which is precisely what this option describes. To defend, always verify provenance, prefer official stores, check digital signatures and hashes, and scan downloads before installation.