What happens if the Clean action fails during malware remediation?

The correct response to what occurs if the Clean action fails during malware remediation is that a backup is created before deleting the infected file. This is an important feature of effective malware remediation because it ensures that, should the cleaning process fail, there is still a version of the compromised file that can be restored. This backup provides administrators with the ability to analyze the file, investigate the nature of the infection, or restore it if necessary, which minimizes data loss and helps maintain operational continuity.

In the context of malware remediation, protecting data integrity is a key priority, and creating a backup allows for a safety net. If malware is present in a file, immediate deletion without a backup could lead to important data being lost permanently, while simply allowing the file to remain accessible could also pose ongoing security risks. Generating a report for the administrator about the failure of the Clean action is part of effective monitoring, but it does not directly address the situation of managing the infected file itself.