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Which of the following best describes a virus?
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?
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?
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?
What can be the range of ransom demanded by a ransomware attacker?
What is the primary goal of a virus?
What is the primary goal of a virus?
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