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CPA · Question 67 · Area II: Security
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Ransomware'?
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Ransomware'?
Answer options:
A.
It encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key.
B.
It records keystrokes to steal passwords.
C.
It floods a server with traffic to take it offline.
D.
It disguises itself as legitimate software.
How to approach this question
Ransom = Money for hostage (data).
Full Answer
A.It encrypts the victim's data and demands payment for the decryption key.✓ Correct
Ransomware is a type of malware that threatens to publish the victim's data or perpetually block access to it (usually by encryption) unless a ransom is paid.
Common mistakes
Confusing Ransomware with Spyware.
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