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Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Ransomware

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12th Grade

Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Ransomware
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is ransomware?

A type of computer game

A type of malware that encrypts files and demands a ransom

A type of internet browser

A type of antivirus software

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is ransomware often distributed?

Through email newsletters

Via social media platforms

Through online shopping websites

As a trojan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of ransomware?

To enhance internet security

To improve computer performance

To provide free software to users

To encrypt files and demand payment for decryption

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended way to prevent ransomware?

Share personal information online

Click on all pop-up ads

Install antivirus software

Open all files from unknown sources

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best way to recover from a ransomware attack?

Ignore the ransom message

Restore files from a recent backup

Format the computer

Pay the ransomware fee

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical method of payment demanded by ransomware?

Cash payment

Bitcoin or credit card

Bank transfer

PayPal

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which platform is most commonly targeted by ransomware?

Android

Linux

MacOS

Windows

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