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What is one of the most valuable things that we own, according to the text?
What is one of the most valuable things that we own, according to the text?
Which of the following could be considered as valuable data owned by a company?
Which of the following could be considered as valuable data owned by a company?
What is the term used for the method where attackers take away your data and require payment to restore access?
What is the term used for the method where attackers take away your data and require payment to restore access?
What was one of the early forms of ransomware mentioned in the text?
What was one of the early forms of ransomware mentioned in the text?
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What type of payment do attackers typically demand in exchange for restoring access to locked files?
What type of payment do attackers typically demand in exchange for restoring access to locked files?
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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?
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?
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What type of malware encrypts personal information and requires a key for decryption?
What type of malware encrypts personal information and requires a key for decryption?
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Why is it recommended to have a backup that is not online or immediately accessible from your computer to protect against ransomware?
Why is it recommended to have a backup that is not online or immediately accessible from your computer to protect against ransomware?
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What is the main purpose of the infection screen shown with WannaCry?
What is the main purpose of the infection screen shown with WannaCry?
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Why is it important to maintain security patches on your system according to the text?
Why is it important to maintain security patches on your system according to the text?
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What is the key factor in being able to recover everything from a ransomware attack without paying the attacker?
What is the key factor in being able to recover everything from a ransomware attack without paying the attacker?
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What role does cryptography play in crypto-malware infections according to the text?
What role does cryptography play in crypto-malware infections according to the text?
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What is the term used for the method where attackers threaten to reveal sensitive data and require payment in exchange for not doing so?
What is the term used for the method where attackers threaten to reveal sensitive data and require payment in exchange for not doing so?
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Which type of data is mentioned as potentially owned by a company and considered highly valuable in the text?
Which type of data is mentioned as potentially owned by a company and considered highly valuable in the text?
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What is the common form of payment demanded by attackers in exchange for restoring access to locked files mentioned in the text?
What is the common form of payment demanded by attackers in exchange for restoring access to locked files mentioned in the text?
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What was an early form of ransomware mentioned in the text that turned out to be a hoax?
What was an early form of ransomware mentioned in the text that turned out to be a hoax?
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Which method do attackers use to embed malware on a system and require payment to restore access to files, as described in the text?
Which method do attackers use to embed malware on a system and require payment to restore access to files, as described in the text?
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What is the valuable asset that individuals and companies own, which is highlighted in the text as being subject to ransomware attacks?
What is the valuable asset that individuals and companies own, which is highlighted in the text as being subject to ransomware attacks?
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What method do attackers use in crypto-malware infections to make personal information inaccessible without the proper key?
What method do attackers use in crypto-malware infections to make personal information inaccessible without the proper key?
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How can ransomware affect backup data connected to a computer?
How can ransomware affect backup data connected to a computer?
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What is one of the key reasons for maintaining up-to-date security patches on a system to protect against ransomware?
What is one of the key reasons for maintaining up-to-date security patches on a system to protect against ransomware?
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In the context of ransomware attacks, what is the function of antivirus and anti-malware software?
In the context of ransomware attacks, what is the function of antivirus and anti-malware software?
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What is the primary purpose of having a good backup as a protective measure against ransomware attacks?
What is the primary purpose of having a good backup as a protective measure against ransomware attacks?
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Why do attackers demand payment in Bitcoin for restoring access to locked files in ransomware attacks?
Why do attackers demand payment in Bitcoin for restoring access to locked files in ransomware attacks?
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