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A compromised website may download HTML code which takes advantage of a browser. What phase of the kill chain does this occur?

A compromised website may download HTML code which takes advantage of a browser. What phase of the kill chain does this occur? A. Delivery

B. Reconnaissance

C. Action

D. Exploitation

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Quizzma TeamSeptember 9, 2025

The correct answer is A. Delivery.

In the context of the cyber kill chain, the “Delivery” phase involves the transmission of malicious content to the target, often through methods such as email or compromised websites. When a compromised website downloads HTML code that exploits a browser vulnerability, this action reflects the delivery of that malicious payload to the victim’s system, initiating the attack process.