24 Questions
What is one of the most valuable things that we own, according to the text?
Our data
Which of the following could be considered as valuable data owned by a company?
Employee Personally Identifiable Information (PII)
What is the term used for the method where attackers take away your data and require payment to restore access?
Ransomware
What was one of the early forms of ransomware mentioned in the text?
Ransomware hoaxes claiming inappropriate content found on your computer
What type of payment do attackers typically demand in exchange for restoring access to locked files?
Bitcoin or another form of payment
What should you do if you receive a message claiming inappropriate content was found on your computer and you must pay to unlock it, based on the text?
Ignore the message and seek technical help
What type of malware encrypts personal information and requires a key for decryption?
Crypto-malware
Why is it recommended to have a backup that is not online or immediately accessible from your computer to protect against ransomware?
Ransomware will also encrypt accessible backups.
What is the main purpose of the infection screen shown with WannaCry?
To instruct how to recover encrypted files
Why is it important to maintain security patches on your system according to the text?
To ensure known vulnerabilities are patched
What is the key factor in being able to recover everything from a ransomware attack without paying the attacker?
Maintaining a good backup
What role does cryptography play in crypto-malware infections according to the text?
Locking personal files without decryption keys
What is the term used for the method where attackers threaten to reveal sensitive data and require payment in exchange for not doing so?
Blackmailware
Which type of data is mentioned as potentially owned by a company and considered highly valuable in the text?
Proprietary and private data
What is the common form of payment demanded by attackers in exchange for restoring access to locked files mentioned in the text?
Bitcoin or other types of payment
What was an early form of ransomware mentioned in the text that turned out to be a hoax?
The Department of Justice hoax
Which method do attackers use to embed malware on a system and require payment to restore access to files, as described in the text?
Malware infection
What is the valuable asset that individuals and companies own, which is highlighted in the text as being subject to ransomware attacks?
Data
What method do attackers use in crypto-malware infections to make personal information inaccessible without the proper key?
Cryptography
How can ransomware affect backup data connected to a computer?
It encrypts the backup data
What is one of the key reasons for maintaining up-to-date security patches on a system to protect against ransomware?
To close known vulnerabilities exploited by ransomware
In the context of ransomware attacks, what is the function of antivirus and anti-malware software?
To always maintain the latest signatures
What is the primary purpose of having a good backup as a protective measure against ransomware attacks?
To provide a means of recovering encrypted data without paying attackers
Why do attackers demand payment in Bitcoin for restoring access to locked files in ransomware attacks?
Bitcoin transactions are untraceable
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