A cybersecurity analyst notices that a particular server's processor utilization has been consistently high over several days, even during low-usage hours. What could be a potential cause of this anomaly?
Malware executing unauthorized tasks
Scheduled backups
Increased legitimate traffic
System update executions
High processor utilization over an extended period, particularly during times of low network or system usage, is a strong indicator of a malicious process running on the server. Malware or unauthorized scripts may consume processor resources for malicious purposes. While normal administrative tasks or a spike in traffic could cause brief, temporary increases, sustained high usage suggests an anomaly requiring further investigation.
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