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Which of the following best describes a virus?

  • A type of malware that demands a ransom
  • A type of malware that self-replicates by inserting its code into other software programs (correct)
  • A type of malware that encrypts the victim's data
  • A type of malware that spreads through social engineering

What is the main difference between a virus and ransomware?

  • Viruses cause operational issues and data loss, while ransomware demands a ransom (correct)
  • Viruses encrypt the victim's data, while ransomware self-replicates
  • Viruses spread from one computer to another, while ransomware inserts its code into other software programs
  • Viruses demand a ransom, while ransomware spreads through social engineering

What is the typical form of payment demanded by ransomware attackers?

  • Credit card
  • Cryptocurrency (correct)
  • Cash
  • Bank transfer

What can be the range of ransom demanded by a ransomware attacker?

<p>A few thousand dollars to a few million dollars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a virus?

<p>To self-replicate and disrupt a system's ability to operate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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