Which threat category involves executing code scripts to compromise systems?

• A. Script-Based Attacks
• B. Network Segmentation
• C. Malware Classification
• D. WatchGuard Cloud

Answer: (A)

Script-based attacks center on using code scripts to automate intrusion and payload delivery. Attackers leverage scripts written in languages like PowerShell, Bash, Python, or JavaScript to exploit vulnerabilities, run commands on target systems, escalate privileges, and establish persistence. This makes it the best fit for the idea of executing code scripts to compromise systems. Other options don’t describe a threat category focused on script-based execution: network segmentation is about dividing a network to limit lateral movement, malware classification is about identifying and labeling malicious software, and WatchGuard Cloud is a cloud management platform.