Which alert is generated when malware URLs are detected in traffic?

• A. Network Attack Alerts
• B. Malware URL Alerts
• C. Phishing Alerts
• D. Indicators of Attack Alerts

Answer: (B)

Alerts triggered by detecting malicious URLs in network traffic are labeled as Malware URL Alerts. This category specifically flags when a destination URL in an outbound or inbound connection is known to host malware or participate in malicious activity, signaling that the URL itself is the warning sign. It’s distinct from broader network attack alerts, which cover a wider range of attack patterns, and from phishing alerts, which focus on sites designed to steal credentials. Indicators of attack alerts generally encompass broader suspicious behaviors across the network, not just a single malicious URL. So when the traffic inspection identifies a malware-hosting URL, the resulting alert is Malware URL Alerts, making it the best fit for this scenario.