Creating a Secure System (5.8 - 5.11)

What is ransomware?

• A type of antivirus software

• Malicious software that encrypts files and demands a ransom

• A program that enhances computer performance

• A hardware component of a computer

How does ransomware typically infect a computer?

• By exploiting vulnerabilities in the computer's hardware

• Through social engineering techniques, such as phishing emails

• By physically damaging the computer's hard drive

• Automatically through routine software updates

What is the primary motivation behind a ransomware attack?

•  To gain unauthorized access to a computer system

• To spread the ransomware to as many computers as possible

• To encrypt files and demand a ransom from the victim

• To gather information for identity theft

 Once ransomware has encrypted files, how is the victim typically instructed to pay the ransom?

• In person, at a designated location

• Using a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin

• Through a bank transfer

• By mailing a check to the attacker's address

What is the best practice for dealing with a ransomware attack?

• Pay the ransom immediately to get the files back

• Contact law enforcement and report the attack

• Ignore the attack and hope it goes away

• Disconnect the infected computer from the internet

What can individuals and organizations do to prevent ransomware attacks?

• Share passwords with colleagues

• Disable antivirus software

• Keep software and operating systems up to date

• Click on email attachments from unknown sources

What term is used to describe a backup of important files that can be used to restore data in case of a ransomware attack?

• Redundant data

• Recovery snapshot

• Ransomware-proof copy

• Offline backup

Which of the following is NOT a common delivery method for ransomware?

•  Phishing emails with malicious attachments

• Drive-by downloads from reputable websites

• Infected USB drives or removable media

• Social engineering attacks in person

What is a decryption key in the context of ransomware?

• A key used to unlock the victim's computer

• A key used to encrypt files before a ransomware attack

• A key provided by the attacker to unlock encrypted files

• A key used to initiate a ransomware attack

Which action should you take if you suspect a ransomware infection on your computer?

• Pay the ransom immediately to avoid data loss

• Disconnect the computer from the internet and power it off

• Share your concerns on social media to warn others

• Install more antivirus software to remove the ransomware