Which term describes a method to deploy and hide Trojans in a covert protocol?

• A. Virus
• B. IExpress Wizard
• C. Covert Channels
• D. Trojan Proxy

Answer: (C)

Covert channels describe hidden pathways used to transfer information or commands in a way that isn’t part of the normal, allowed communication. In malware scenarios, attackers can use these covert channels within a protocol to deploy a Trojan and keep its activity concealed, making the malicious traffic look legitimate on the surface while carrying hidden instructions or data. This concept specifically covers the idea of deploying and hiding Trojans inside a covert protocol.

A virus is a self-replicating program, not a mechanism for hiding Trojan activity within a protocol. IExpress Wizard is a Windows packaging tool for creating self-extracting archives, not a concept about covert communication channels. A Trojan proxy refers to a Trojan that acts as a proxy, but it describes a specific role rather than the broader method of concealment within a protocol.