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What is ransomware?
What is ransomware?
What is ransomware?
What is ransomware?
How does ransomware spread?
How does ransomware spread?
How does ransomware spread?
How does ransomware spread?
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What can users do to protect themselves from ransomware attacks?
What can users do to protect themselves from ransomware attacks?
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How can users protect themselves against ransomware attacks?
How can users protect themselves against ransomware attacks?
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Study Notes
- Ransomware is a software virus that blocks computer systems until a ransom is paid.
- It first appeared in 2013 but has become more dangerous recently.
- Ransomware spreads via links, unauthorized downloads, and email attachments.
- It can infect millions of computers overnight.
- Hackers demand money ranging from a few to a thousand dollars.
- Tablets and mobile phones can also be affected.
- Ransomware attacks went up by 100% last year.
- Anti-virus firms are working on patches to protect against attacks.
- Users can protect themselves by avoiding suspicious downloads and opening email attachments carefully.
- Regularly updating operating systems and anti-virus databases is also important.
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Description
Test your knowledge and learn how to protect yourself from the growing threat of ransomware with this informative quiz. Discover the history of ransomware, how it spreads, and the staggering statistics behind its recent surge in attacks. Find out how to safeguard your devices from ransomware attacks and learn about the latest anti-virus patches available to protect your computer systems. Don't become a victim of this malicious software - take the quiz and become informed on how to protect yourself.
