What is the action taken for a file that is deemed malicious upon execution after being previously released from quarantine?

When a file that was previously quarantined is deemed malicious upon execution, the appropriate action taken is to re-quarantine the file. This process ensures that the detected threat is contained and cannot harm the system or network further. Re-quarantining allows the security system to neutralize the threat promptly while maintaining a record of the file’s behavior for further analysis.

This action helps to revert the potential damage that could occur if the malicious file were allowed to execute. By isolating the malicious file again, the security operations can prevent it from affecting other processes or systems, thus improving overall cybersecurity hygiene.

In contrast, allowing the file to execute freely would pose a significant risk, as it could potentially exploit system vulnerabilities or deploy additional malicious activities. Triggering an alert would indicate that there is a detection, but it would not mitigate the immediate threat posed by the file. Logging for auditing might be part of the process, but the primary action to effectively manage a malicious file is re-quarantining it.