Which Trojan category is known for disabling security software like firewalls or IDS, enabling the attacker to proceed with subsequent steps?

Which Trojan category is known for disabling security software like firewalls or IDS, enabling the attacker to proceed with subsequent steps?

• A. Trojan Horse construction kits
• B. DDoS Trojans
• C. Destructive Trojans
• D. Security software disabler Trojans

Answer: (D)

Disabling security software is a defense‑evasion tactic. This Trojan category is built to turn off or bypass protections like antivirus, firewalls, or intrusion detection systems so the attacker can operate with reduced risk of being detected. With defenses disabled, they can install backdoors, harvest credentials, escalate privileges, or move laterally to reach more valuable targets. Other options describe different aims. Trojan Horse construction kits are tools for creating Trojans rather than a specific evasive action. DDoS Trojans focus on flooding a target with traffic to disrupt services. Destructive Trojans aim to corrupt or erase data. The one that centers on neutralizing security tools best fits the described behavior.

Disabling security software is a defense‑evasion tactic. This Trojan category is built to turn off or bypass protections like antivirus, firewalls, or intrusion detection systems so the attacker can operate with reduced risk of being detected. With defenses disabled, they can install backdoors, harvest credentials, escalate privileges, or move laterally to reach more valuable targets.

Other options describe different aims. Trojan Horse construction kits are tools for creating Trojans rather than a specific evasive action. DDoS Trojans focus on flooding a target with traffic to disrupt services. Destructive Trojans aim to corrupt or erase data. The one that centers on neutralizing security tools best fits the described behavior.