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Introduction to Ransomware

Authored by Alayna Bland

Computers, Professional Development

Professional Development

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Introduction to Ransomware
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is ransomware?

a hoax

a computer virus that closes/blacks access the victim's social media accounts unless a ransom is paid.

a type of malware that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it unless a ransom is paid.

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

How can a ransomware attack occur?

phishing emails

drive-by downloading

a Trojan disguised as a legitimate file

all of the above

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Check all of the ways that ransoms are sometimes paid.

Gift Cards

PayPal, Check, or Money Order

Wired to Accounts

Bitcoin

Specialized Text Message

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • Ungraded

Should the ransom be paid? Explain your reasoning based on course material.

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OFF

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What Institutions are usually targeted by ransomware attacks?

Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Taxi Cab Services

Colleges/Universities, Government Agencies, Health Care Facilities, Law Firms

Colleges/ Universities, Restaurants, Department Stores, Pharmacies

Government Agencies, Political Offices, Supreme Court, Law firms

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