Ransomware Quiz

What is ransomware?

• A type of malware that locks your files and asks for money.

• A type of software that protects your computer from viruses.

• A program that speeds up your computer's performance.

• A tool used to recover deleted files.

What does ransomware typically do to your files?

• Deletes them permanently.

• Encrypts them and demands money to unlock them.

• Shares them publicly without permission.

• Protects them from being accessed by others.

What happens when files become locked due to malicious activity on a computer?

• Files are deleted permanently

• A message asks for payment to unlock files

• Files are automatically backed up

• The computer shuts down immediately

What is an example of a message displayed when files are locked due to malicious activity?

• Your files have been backed up successfully

• Pay to unlock your files

• Your computer is running smoothly

• Access granted to all files

What is one consequence of files being locked due to malicious activity?

• Users can access their data freely

• Users cannot access their data

• Files are automatically encrypted for safety

• Files are shared with other users

Placeholder for a diagram explaining ransomware or file-locking malware

• A diagram showing how ransomware encrypts files and demands payment for decryption

• A diagram showing how antivirus software updates its virus definitions

• A diagram explaining how a firewall blocks unauthorized network traffic

• A diagram illustrating how a computer boots up from the BIOS

What is social engineering?

• A method where hackers trick people instead of hacking systems

• A technique to build secure systems

• A way to design social media platforms

• A process to create engineering blueprints

Which of the following is an example of a social engineering trick?

• Pretending to be a teacher and asking for login information

• Writing a computer virus

• Encrypting sensitive data

• Installing antivirus software

Which of these is NOT a common trick used in social engineering?

• Urgency ("Act now!")

• Fear ("Your account will be locked!")

• Trust ("I'm your friend/teacher")

• Writing secure code

What does the "urgency" trick in social engineering involve?

• Convincing someone to act quickly without thinking

• Building trust over a long period

• Threatening to lock someone's account

• Pretending to be a friend or teacher