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What is ransomware?
What is ransomware?
- A type of software virus that steals personal information.
- A type of software virus that slows down computer systems.
- A type of software virus that blocks computer systems until a ransom is paid (correct)
- A type of software virus that deletes files from computer systems.
What is ransomware?
What is ransomware?
- A type of anti-virus software
- A tool used by hackers to steal personal information
- A program that helps speed up computer performance
- A software virus that demands payment to unlock a computer system (correct)
How does ransomware spread?
How does ransomware spread?
- Through authorized downloads.
- Through email attachments, links, and unauthorized downloads. (correct)
- Through social media platforms.
- Through physical storage devices like USB drives.
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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