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Hackers decrease the ransom amount if you do not pay quickly enough.
Hackers decrease the ransom amount if you do not pay quickly enough.
False
Ransomware can spread to only one device and file across your organization's Network.
Ransomware can spread to only one device and file across your organization's Network.
False
Ransomware can be prevented by stopping, looking, and thinking before taking an action like clicking on a link or opening an attachment.
Ransomware can be prevented by stopping, looking, and thinking before taking an action like clicking on a link or opening an attachment.
True
A ransomware attack can only result in the loss of productivity for an organization.
A ransomware attack can only result in the loss of productivity for an organization.
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Ransomware scrambles the data in computer files making them readable.
Ransomware scrambles the data in computer files making them readable.
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Study Notes
Ransomware
- A type of malware that scrambles data in computer files, making them unreadable
- Cyber criminals hold locked files hostage until a ransom is paid
- Can paralyze an organization by spreading to all devices and files across the network
Characteristics of Ransomware Attacks
- Hackers may threaten to increase ransom amount if not paid quickly
- Hackers may threaten to sell compromised data unless ransom is paid
Consequences of Ransomware Attacks
- Devastating for an organization due to loss of productivity
- Damage to reputation
- Large amounts of money needed to pay ransom
Prevention
- Stopping, looking, and thinking before taking actions like clicking on links or opening attachments can prevent ransomware attacks
Ransomware
- Ransomware scrambles data in computer files, making them unreadable.
- Cyber criminals hold locked files hostage until a ransom is paid.
- Ransomware can paralyze an organization by spreading to all devices and files across the network.
- Hackers increase pressure on an organization by:
- Threatening to increase the ransom amount if not paid quickly.
- Threatening to sell compromised data unless the ransom is paid.
- Ransomware attacks can be devastating for an organization due to:
- Loss of productivity.
- Reputation damage.
- Large amounts of money needed to pay the ransom.
- Prevention techniques include:
- Stopping to think before clicking on links or opening attachments.
- Being cautious to avoid potential ransomware attacks.
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Learn about the characteristics and consequences of ransomware attacks, including how cyber criminals hold data hostage and the devastating effects on organizations.
