Drive-By Downloads Prevention

Question 1

Juniper Firewalls can employ content filtering and web security features to block access to malicious websites and domains known for hosting drive-by download attacks. They can identify and prevent users from visiting such sites.

Answer 1

Content Filtering and Web Security

Question 2

Juniper Firewalls can perform URL reputation checks on web links. Suspicious or known malicious URLs associated with drive-by downloads are identified and blocked before they can be accessed.

Answer 2

URL Reputation Filtering

Question 3

IDS/IPS capabilities in Juniper Firewalls can detect and block network traffic patterns indicative of drive-by download attempts. They can identify and alert on malicious scripts or code embedded in websites.

Answer 3

Intrusion Detection/Prevention System (IDS/IPS)

Question 4

Some Juniper Firewalls incorporate malware and exploit detection mechanisms. They can identify and block the delivery of malicious payloads associated with drive-by downloads, including malware files and scripts.

Answer 4

Malware and Exploit Detection

Question 5

Juniper Firewalls can use behavior-based analysis to identify abnormal behavior patterns in web content. If a website exhibits behavior consistent with drive-by download attempts, the firewall can block access to it.

Answer 5

Behavior-Based Analysis